Medication list Flashcards
1
Q
Short acting Beta 2 agonists (SABA)
A
Albuterol, levalbuterol, terbutaline
-causes bronchodilation
2
Q
Short acting anticholinergic
given with albuterol
A
Ipratropium
-blocks mucarinic receptors (inhibit bronchospasm)
3
Q
Systemic corticosteroids
A
Metylprednisolone, prednisone, prednisolone
- anti-inflammatory
4
Q
other Meds for acute exacerbation
A
magnesium sulfate IV, Epi, Heliox
5
Q
Inhaled corticosteroids
A
Beclomethasone, budesonide, flunisolide
- anti-inflammatory
6
Q
long acting beta 2 agonists (LABA)
A
Salmeterol, formoterol
7
Q
Long acting anticholinergic
A
Tiotropium bromide
8
Q
Leukotriene modifiers
A
Montelukast, zileuton
-exercise & aspirin induced asthma
9
Q
Anti- IGE monoclonal antibodies
A
Omalizumab