Nonsteroidal Antiasthma Agents

Question 1

Cromolyn sodium

Answer 1

Generic only, mast cell stabalizer

Question 2

Zafirlukast

Answer 2

Accolate, Antilukotrines, 20 mg x 2, lukatringe receptor antagonist inhibiting effects of lukotrines

Question 3

Montelukast

Answer 3

Singulair, aintilukotrines, 10 mg x 1, inhibits the lurktoine receptors antagoonis and inhibits inflamitory response of lukotriens, most effective as it has no medication combination issues, and fewest symptomes

Question 4

Zileuton

Answer 4

Zyflo, Zyflo CR, antilucotrines, 600 mg x 4, with food, inhibits the 5-LO enzyme that would cause the formation of lukotrines from AA

Question 5

Omalizumab

Answer 5

Xolair, Monoclonal antibody, binds to IgE receptor on mast cells reducing the mediators released in an ellergic response