Inhalers Flashcards
Albuterol
Proventil HFA, Ventolin HFA, ProAir
Levalbuterol
Xopenex
Tiotropium
Spiriva
Montelukast
Singulair
Fluticasone/Salmeterol
Advair, AirDuo, Wixela
Budesonide/Formoterol
Symbicort
Ipratropium/Albuterol
Combivent
Epinephrine
EpiPen, Autoinjector
Short Acting Beta 2 Agonists (SABA)
Albuterol, Levalbuterol
Long Acting Beta 2 Agonist (LABA)
Salmeterol, Formoterol
Short Acting Muscarinic Antagonists (SAMA)
Ipatropium
Long Acting Muscarinic Antagonists (LAMA)
Tiotropium
Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist
Montelukast
Inhaled Corticosteroids (ICS)
Fluticasone, Budesonide
Rescue/Maintenance:
Budesonide/Formoterol
Both
Rescue/Maintenance:
Fluticasone/Salmeterol
Maintenance
Rescue/Maintenance:
Ipratropium/Albuterol
Rescue
ICS/LABA [both]
Budesonide/Formoterol (Symbicort)
ICS/LABA [maintenance]
Fluticasone/Salmeterol (Advair, AirDuo, Wixela)
SAMA/SABA
Ipratropium/Albuterol (Combivent)
MOA:
Beta 2 Agonists
bronchial smooth muscle relaxation –> bronchodilation
MOA
Muscarinic Antagonists
blocks and inhibits the binding of acetylcholine to the M3 receptors (most common receptors found in airways) –> prevents the M3 receptor effect of bronchial smooth muscle contractility (bronchoconstriction)
MOA
Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists
blocks some subtypes of leukotriene receptors –> prevents bronchoconstriction
MOA
Inhaled Corticosteroids
reduce inflammation –> reduced airway obstruction