Pharmacology of Asthma Flashcards
What is the primary mechanism of action of Salbutamol?
Agonist at the Beta 2 receptor on airway smooth muscle cells. Activation reduces Ca2+ entry, preventing smooth muscle contraction.
What is the drug target of Salbutamol?
Beta 2 adrenergic receptor
What are the main side effects of Salbutamol?
- palpitations
- agitation
- tachycardia
- arrhythmias
- hypokalaemia (at higher doses)
What is the main classification of salbutamol?
- SABA (short acting beta agonist)
- half life of 2.5-5 hours
How selective is salbutamol?
- not absolute
- cardiac (beta 1) effects can be seen
- hypokalaemia caused by an effect on. Na/KATPase
(effect worsened with corticosteroids)
What is the primary mechanism of action of Fluticasone?
- powerful
- multiple actions, on different cell types
- directly decreases inflammatory cells (eosinophils, monocytes, mast cells, macrophages and dendritic cells) and the cytokines that they produce.
(inhibits IL5)
What is the primary drug target of Fluticasone?
Glucocorticoid receptor (in eosinophils)
What are the local side effects of Fluticasone?
- sore throat
- hoarse voice
- opportunistic oral infections
What are the systemic side effects of Fluticasone?
- growth retardation in children
- hyperglycaemia
- decreased bone mineral density
- Immunosuppression
- effect on mood
Why is Fluticasone effective?
Has a higher affinity for the glucocorticoid receptor in comparison to cortisol
What is the mode of delivery of Fluticasone?
oral bioavailability <1%
systemic delivery via the inhaled route is through pulmonary vasculature
What is the primary mechanism of Mometasone?
- powerful
- multiple actions on different cell types
- directly decreases inflammatory cells (eosinophils, monocytes, mast cells, macrophages, and dendritic cells) and the cytokines they produce.
What is the primary target of Mometasone?
Glucocorticoid receptor
What are the local side effects of Mometasone?
- sore throat
- hoarse voice
- opportunistic oral infections
What are the systemic side effects of Mometasone?
- growth retardation in children
- hyperglycaemia
- decreased bone mineral density
- immunosuppression
- effects on mood