opd pharm Flashcards
bronchodilators
beta 2 agonists
anticholinergics
xanthine derivatives
antiinflammatories
LTRAs
inhaled glucocorticoids
mast cell stabilizers
bronchodilators
all resp disease
work by stimulating beta 2 adrenergic receptors in lungs relaxing bronchial smooth muscle - cause dilation of bronchi/bronchioles and increased airflow
mimic sns (fight or flight)
beta adrenergic agonists
long or short acting
-erol
asthma attack = short term only
short acting beta
albuterol (PO/inhaled)
levalbuterol (inhalant)
q4-6hr, rescue drugs
long acting beta
selmetrol
formoterol
all inhalant
q12 - 14hr, preventer
non selective adrenergic drugs
stimulate beta 1 and 2 and alpha (epinephrine)
alpha: vasoconstriction (decrease edema/swelling in mucous membranes, limit secretions)
beta 1: CV effects - increased BP and HR
more SE with non selective
CNS stim - nervousness/tremors
non selective beta adrenergic
stimulate beta 1 and 2
metaproterenol
selective beta 2
albuterol
preferred med to treat pulmonary conditions
beta adrenergic agonist: I
prevent or relieve bronchospasm related to asthma/bronchitis/other pulmonary conditions
and conditions outside the pulmonary system
CI: uncontrolled htn, cardiac dysrhythmias, high risk for stroke
beta adrenergic agonist: nc
can be given with beta blockers but may diminish effects (prefer inhaled and selective, may need higher dose of BB)
avoid MAOIs and sympathomimetics bc htn (ephedrine)
diabetics may need higher doses of insulin bc raises bp
beta adrenergic agonist: SE
non selective have most
beta 2 = htn or hypoT
can reverse overdose with beta blocker but watch for bronchospasm
short half life - effects go away quickly
insomnia, restlessness, anorexia, cardiac stim, hypergly, tremor, vascular HA
why inhaled
minimize systemic SE (htn and HR issues)
MDI: inhale slow and deeply
DPI: breath activated, easier to use, better for cognitive issues and younger pt
neb: hospital, acute exacerbation
albuterol
selective beta agonists
onset in minutes
inhale q4-6, rescue
MDI or neb, first line for acute asthma
I: asthma, bronchitis, emphysema; acute wheezing, chest tightness, SOA
>1 canister/mo = inadequate control of asthma, need to start or intensify anti inflam therapy, 200 pushes, regular scheduled daily use not recommended
also prevent EIA
salmeterol
long acting beta 2 agonist agent
not for acute treatments - maintenance drug
2x/day via DPI
associated with increased asthma related deaths (AA)
I: worsening asthma or COPD
always given with inhaled corticosteroid not given alone