Pharmacology - theory Flashcards
Which drug is a synthetic glucocorticoid used to PREVENT inflammation in chronic asthma?
Inhaled beclometasone
Which drug is a synthetic glucocorticoid used in severe or rapidly deteriorating asthma?
Oral prednisolone
Which drug is a weak anti-inflammatory used in allergic asthma, and is particularly useful in children and young adults?
Inhaled sodium cromoglycate
Which drug is an anticholinergic drug, selective for M3 receptors with a long half life?
Tiotropium
Which drug is a cysteinyl leukotriene receptor antagonist used to treat asthma and allergice rhinitis?
Monteleukast
Which drug is an inhaled corticosteroid. Used in combination with a beta-2 adrenoceptor agonist, particularly in frequent exacerbations of COPD?
Beclometasone
Which drug is a phosphodiesterase-4 inhibitor, given orally for severe COPD?
Rofumilast
Which drug acts as a mast cell stabiliser, used in asthma and allergic rhinitis?
Sodium cromoglycate
Which drug is an oral steroid, used in severe or intractable rhinitis, acute asthma or an exacerbation of COPD?
Prednisolone
Which drug is a methylxanthine drug with bronchodilator and anti-inflammatory action. Has many side effects and drug interactions?
Theophylline
Which drug is a competitive H1 receptor antagonist used to treat allergic rhinitis?
Fexofenadine
Which drug is a short acting drug that blocks acetylcholine receptors non-selectively. Can be delivered intranasally to treat rhinorrhea?
Ipratropium
