Pulmonary Flashcards
Albuterol (ProAir, Ventolin)
Inhaled beta agonist (-terol)
Inhaled beta agonist MOA
Antagonise B2 receptors = Bronchodialation
Inhaled beta agonist AE
Tachycardia, Tremor, HypoKalemia
Inhaled beta agonist Other
“Short acting are SABA
Long Acting are LABA”
Tiotropium (Spiriva)
Inhaled Antimuscarinic (AKA: anticholinergic)
Inhaled Antimuscarinic MOA
Bind to M3 in airway smooth muscle; antagnizes ACh = bronchodilation
Inhaled Antimuscarinic AE
DRY MOUTH
Inhaled Antimuscarinic other
“short acting are SAMA
Long Acting are LAMA”
Fluticasone (Flovent)
Inhaled Corticosteriods (ICS)
ICS Indication
Used for exacerbation or more severe disease
ICS MOA
really strong anti-inflammatory
ICS AE
oral candidiasis, hoarse voice, skin bruisign, increaed risk pneumonia in some pop; elderly on high doses: osteoporosis, cataracts
ICS Other
no evidence of benefit in stable COPD
Fluticasone/salmeterol (ICS/LABA; Advair)
Combination Inhaled Meds
formoterol/budesonide (LABA/ICS; Symbicort
Combination Inhaled Meds