Obstructive Plum pharm - Exam 1B Flashcards
albuterol & levalbuterol are what class of drugs
short acting Beta-Adrenergic Agonists
(bronchodilators)
short acting Beta-Adrenergic Agonists
(bronchodilators) MOA
(Mimics action of SNS) relax and dilates the airways by stimulating the B2 adrenergic receptors throughout the lungs
albuterol & levalbuterol indications
Prevention (exercise induce asthma) or relief of bronchospasm related COPD disorders
rescue drugs esp for asthma
albuterol & levalbuterol SE
Hypertension
Hypotension
Insomnia
Restlessness
Anorexia
Cardiac stimulation
Hyperglycemia
Tremor
Vascular headache
albuterol & levalbuterol nursing considerations
Short acting duration = 4-6hr (rescue drugs)
Contraindications: uncontrolled HTN, cardiac dysrhythmias, high risk of stroke (can be given w/ beta blockers but may need increased BB dose)
Avoid use with MAOis & sympathomimetics (ephedrine/Sudafed) d/t HTN risk
Raises BG
antidote: beta blockers but watch for bronchospasm
what class are salmetrol and formoterol
long acting Beta-Adrenergic Agonists
(bronchodilators)
long acting Beta-Adrenergic Agonists
(bronchodilators) MOA
(Mimics action of SNS) relax and dilates the airways by stimulating the B2 adrenergic receptors throughout the lungs
salmetrol and formoterol indications
worsening COPD, moderate to severe asthma
salmetrol and formoterol SE
Hypertension
Hypotension
Insomnia
Restlessness
Anorexia
Cardiac stimulation
Hyperglycemia
Tremor
Vascular headache
salmetrol and formoterol nursing considerations
Long acting duration = 12-24 hr (prevention)
Always give long acting with a corticosteroid
Salmeterol has been associated w/ increased asthma related death
Contraindications: uncontrolled HTN, cardiac dysrhythmias, high risk of stroke (can be given w/ beta blockers but may need increased BB dose)
Avoid use with MAOis & sympathomimetics (ephedrine/Sudafed) d/t HTN risk
Raises BG
Antidote: beta blocker (but watch for bronchospasm)
what class is Ipratropium
Anticholinergics
(bronchodilators)
anticholingeric MOA
Blocks action of acetylcholine which turns off PNS and turns on SNS, causing bronchodilation and decreased mucus production
Ipratropium indication
Used for prophylaxis and maintenance asthma therapy
Ipratropium SE
Urinary retention, sedation, dizziness, confusion, hallucinations, blurred vision, dry eyes, tachycardia, feeling hot, decreased sweating, dry mouth & throat, constipation
anticholinergic affects
Ipratropium nursing consideration
Often given in combination with albuterol
Not a rescue drug
what class are Theophylline and Aminophylline
Xanthine Derivatives
(bronchodilators)
Xanthine derivatives MOA
Increasing levels of the cAMP enzyme by inhibiting phosphodiesterase (stimulates CNS & CVD, and causes bronchodilation by relaxing the smooth muscle)
Theophylline and Aminophylline indications
Preventative treatment of asthma attacks and COPD exacerbation
Theophylline and Aminophylline SE
Caffeine effect,
N/V/D, insomnia, tachycardia, dysrhythmias, seizures
Theophylline and Aminophylline nursing considerations
2nd line med d/t high toxicity risk and lots of drug-drug interactions
Interactions:
Caffeine (inc SE)
Smoking (dec absorb)