Lung meds Flashcards by Janius Tsang | Brainscape

Q

Inhaled Beta agonists

Salbutamol, salmeterol, fometerol, albuterol

A

Asthma & COPD: Continue & take on AM of surgery

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Inhaled anticholinergics

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Asthma & COPD: Continue & take on AM of surgery

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Leukotriene inhibitors

montelukast, zafirlukast

A

Continue & take on AM of surgery

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theophylline

A

Stop 24h before surgery

Risks: arrhythmias & neurotoxicity, interactions with anesthetics

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Steroids

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Continue (risk of infxn low)

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