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Lecture 4: Asthma and COPD Drugs Flashcards

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Which 3 major drug classes are used as bronchodilators in the tx of asthma and COPD?

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  • β2-agonists
  • Anti-cholinergic
  • Methylxanthines
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2 most common AE’s assocaited with β2-agonists?

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Muscle tremor and palpitations

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What is the only β2 drug available for SQ injection?

Who is it not recommended for?

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Terbutaline

not for ppl w/ sulfur allergy

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What are the indications for use of Terbutaline?

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Tx or prophylaxis of bronchospasm assoc. with asthma, bronchitis and emphysema in pt’s >12 y/o

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What is the black-box warning for Terbutaline?

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Not recommended as a medication for tocolysis

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Which β2-agonist for asthma is not recommended for pt’s with sulfa allergies?

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Terbutaline

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What are some of the more serious maternal AE’s associated with Terbutaline?

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  • Cardiac or cardiopulmonary arrhythmias
  • Pulmonary edema
  • MI
  • Hypotension
  • Tachycardia
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Albuterol may have interactions with what 5 other drug classes?

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  • β-blockers (duh)
  • Digoxin
  • Diuretics
  • MAO inhibitors
  • Tricyclic antidepressants
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Which life-threatening AE can occur after tx w/ Albuterol?

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Paradoxical bronchospasm

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What are 2 indications for the use of the β2-agonist Metaproterenol?

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  • Bronchodilator for bronchial asthma
  • Reversible bronchospasm which may occur in assoc. w/ bronchitis and COPD
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Which drug class should not be used concomitantly with Metaproterenol?

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Beta-adrenergic aerosol bronchodilators due to additive effects

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What are 2 cautions/warnings associated with the use of Metaproterenol?

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  • Can produce significant cardiovascular effect in some pt’s, as measured by pulse, BP, sx’s and/or ECG changes
  • Can produce paradoxical bronchospasm (can be life threatening)
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Which β2-agonist may be used with or without concurrent theophylline and/or corticosteroid therapy?

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Pirbuterol

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What are the indications for the use of the β2-agonist, Levalbuterol?

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Tx or prevention of bronchospasm in pt’s > 4 y/o with reversible obstructive airway disease

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What are the 4 long-acting β2-agonists?

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  • Fomoterol
  • Salmeterol
  • Indacaterol
  • Olodaterol
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What are the 3 indications for use of the LABA, Fomoterol?

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  • Add-on for tx of asthma in pt’s ≥5 y/o in combo w/ long-term asthma control med such as an inhaled corticosteroid
  • Prevention of exercise-induced bronchospasm (EIB) in pt’s ≥5 y/o
  • Maintenance tx of bronchoconstriction in pt’s with COPD
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What are cautions/warnings for the use of LABA’s in asthma and COPD?

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  • ↑ risk of asthma-related death and asthma-related hospitlizations
  • MUST be used concomitantly with an inhaled corticosteroid for asthma (fomoterol and salmeterol)
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What is the indication for the use of the LABA, Indacaterol?

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Used to tx breathing problems caused by COPD, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema

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What are the 3 indications for use of the LABA, Salmeterol?

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  • Add-on for tx of asthma in pt’s ≥4 y/o in combo w/ long-term asthma control med such as an inhaled corticosteroid
  • Prevention of exercise-induced bronchospasm (EIB) in pt’s ≥4 y/o
  • Maintenance tx of bronchoconstriction in pt’s with COPD
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What are the most common AE’s of the LABA, Indacaterol?

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  • Cough + oropharyngeal pain + nasopharyngitis
  • HA and nausea
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What is the indication for use of the LABA, Olodaterol?

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Used as LONG-term, 1x/daily maintenance bronchodilator in pt’s with COPD, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema

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Which anticholinergic drug is indicated for use as a bronchodilator for maintenance tx of bronchospasm associated with COPD, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema?

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Ipratropium

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Which anticholinergic drug is indicated for long-term, 1x/daily, maintenance tx of bronchospasm associated with COPD, and for reducing COPD exacerbations?

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Tiotropium

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Caution should be used when co-administering tiotropium or ipratropium with what drug classes, due to additive interactions?

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Anticholinergic-containing drugs

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What is the indication for use of the anticholinergic drug, Aclidinium?

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LONG-term, maintenance tx of bronchospasm associated with COPD, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema

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What are 3 major AE’s associated with the anticholingeric, Aclidinium?

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  • Paradoxical bronchospasm
  • Worsening of narrow-angle glaucoma
  • Worsening of urinary retention
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What is a caution/warning related to the use of the anticholingeric, Aclidinium for COPD?

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NOT for acute use or initial tx of bronchospasm

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What are the Methylxanthines, Theophylline and Dyphylline used for?

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Tx of airways obstruction caused by conditions such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema

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What are the 2 distinct actions of Theophylline in the airways of pt’s w/ reversible obstruction?

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  • Smooth m. relaxation (bronchodilation)
  • Suppression of airways response to stimuli (non-bronchodilator prophylactic effects)
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What are some of the AE’s associated with Theophylline?

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  • CNS excitation + irritability + insomnia + restlessness + seizure
  • HA + diarrhea + N/V + urinary retention
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Theophylline should be used with extreme caution in pt’s with what 3 underlying clinical conditions?

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  • Active peptic ulcer disease
  • Seizure disorders
  • Cardiac arrhythmias (NOT including bradyarrhythmias)
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What is given as the first-line therapy for persistent asthma; if sx’s are not controlled at low doses you may add what?

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Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS); can add LABA as next step

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What are the 2 indications for the use of the ICS, Beclomethasone?

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  • Maintenance tx and prophylactic for asthma in pt’s ≥5 y/o
  • Tx of asthma in pt’s who require ORAL corticosteroid therapy to reduce or eliminate the need for systemic corticosteroids
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Which 2 ICS’s require special care if used in pt’s who are transferred from systemically active drugs to less systemically active drugs due to potential for death by adrenal insufficiency?

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  • Beclomethasone
  • Triamcinolone
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What is the indication for use of the ICS, Budesonide?

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Maintenance or prophylactic tx of asthma in adults and pediatric pt’s ≥ 6 y/o

36
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Which CYP is responsible for the metabolism of corticosteroid?

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CYP3A4

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Which pt’s should the ICS, Budesonide not be used in?

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  • For primarytx ofstatus asthmaticusor otheracute episodesofasthmanecessitatingintensive measures
  • Pts with severe hypersenitivity to milk proteins
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What is the indication for use of the ICS, Ciclesonide?

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Maintenance or prophylactic tx of asthma in adult and adolescents ≥12 y/o

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When is the ICS, Ciclesonide not indicated for use and should be avoided in the presence of what infection?

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  • Not indicated for the relief of acute bronchospasm
  • Not recommended in presence of Candida albicans infection of the mouth and pharynx, tuberculosis, fungal, bacterial, or parasitic infections
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What are the 2 indication for use of the ICS, Flunisolide?

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  • Maintenance and prophylactic tx of asthma in adults and pt’s ≥6 y/o
  • Asthma pt’s requiring oral corticosteroid therapy, where adding flunisolide may ↓ or eliminate the need for other oral corticosteroids
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Use of the ICS, Flunisolide is contraindicated for use in which pt’s?

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Primary tx of status asthmaticus or other acute episodes of asthma where intensive measures are required

42
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The use of strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (i.e., ritonavir, ketoconazole) should not be used in conjuction with what ICS?

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Fluticasone

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Which ICS for asthma is associated with potential Candida infection of the mouth and required pt to rinse his/her mouth with water after inhaling the drug?

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Fluticasone

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Which 2 ICS used for asthma are contraindicated in pt’s with status asthmaticus or other acute episodes of asthma where intensive measures are required + pt’s with a known hypersensitivity to milk proteins?

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  • Budesonide
  • Mometasone
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What are the 2 indications for the use of the ICS, Triamcinolone?

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  • Maintenance and prophylactic tx of asthma
  • Asthmatic pt’s who require systemic corticosteroid administration, where adding this agent may reduce or eliminate the need for the systemic corticosteroid
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Which ICS has AE’s including oral candidiasis, dysmenorrhea, MSK/back pain, and dyspepsia?

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Mometasone

47
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Which ICS has AE’s including oral monilia, toothace, weight gain, bursitis, myalgia, rash, and voice alteration?

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Triamcinolone

48
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Which antimuscarinic used in asthma/COPD provides temporary blockade of the receptor?

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Atropine

49
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What are the 3 combos of ICS + LABA available as inhalers?

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  • Fluticasone + Salmeterol
  • Mometasone + Formoterol
  • Budesonide + Formoterol
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When are oral corticosteroids used for asthma and in conjunction with what other drug class?

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With short-acting β-agonists for moderate-severe asthma flare-ups

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What is the oral corticosteroid which may be used for moderate to severe asthma flare ups in combo with a short acting beta-agonist?

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Prednisone

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What are 6 of the common AE’s associated with Prednisone?

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  • Fluid retention
  • Alteration in glucose tolerance
  • ↑ in BP
  • Behavioral and mood changes
  • ↑ appetite —> weight gain
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What should patients of Prednisone be monitored for?

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  • Cushing’s syndrome due to HPA-axis suppression
  • Hyperglycemia w/ chronic use (doses must be tapered gradually)
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What are the 3 leukotriene antagonists used for asthma?

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  • Montelukast
  • Zafirlukast
  • Zileuton
55
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What is the MOA of Montelukast?

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Binds w/ high affinity and selectivity to the CysLT1 receptor; INHIBITING the physiologic actions of LTD4

56
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Montelukast is primarily prescribed for what?

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Treat allergies and prevent asthma attacks

57
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Which leukotriene receptor antagonist used for asthma is associated with hepatotoxicity as an AE?

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Zafirlukast

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What is Zafirlukast prescribed for?

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Prophylaxis and chronic tx of asthma in pts ≥5 y/o

59
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Patients on which other drug need to be monitored clinically if taking Zafirlukast for asthma?

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Warfarin –> need to monitor PTT

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What is the MOA of Zileuton?

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Inhibitor of 5-lipoxygenase and thus inhibits leukotriene (LTB4, LTC4, LTD4, and LTE4) formation

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3 most common AE’s associated with Zileuton?

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  • Sinusitis
  • Nausea
  • Pharyngolaryngeal pain
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What is the indication for the use of Zileuton?

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Prophylaxis and chronic tx of asthma in pt’s ≥12 y/o

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Zileuton is not indicated for use in pt’s with what underlying disease/abnormalities?

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- Active liver disease

or

- Persistent hepatic function enzymes ≥3x upper limit of normal

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What are the 2 indications for the use of Omalizumab?

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  • Moderate to severe persistent asthma in pt’s ≥6 y/o w/ (+) skin test for perennial aeroallergen and sx’s inadequately controlled w/ ICS
  • Chronic idiopathic urticaria in pt’s ≥12 y/o who remain symptomatic despite H1 antihistamine tx
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What is the MOA of Omalizumab?

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  • Binds to free IgE and blocks binding to FCεRI
  • Causes ↓ release of mediators from mast cells, basophils, and eosinophils
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What is a black box warning for Omalizumab?

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Administer only in a healthcare setting prepared to manage anaphylaxis that can be life threatening

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What are some of the most common AE’s associated with Omalizumab?

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  • Arthraliga + pain (general) + fracture
  • Pruritus + dermatitis
  • Earache
  • Fatigue + dizziness
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Which pt’s may benefit from triple therapy with ICS + LABA + LAMA?

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Pt’s w/ features of both asthma + COPD

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