Pulmonary Pharm Flashcards
which meds dilate the bronchioles?
–Beta-2 adrenergics
–inhaled anticholinergics
–Xanthine derivatives
which meds decrease bronchial inflammation?
–glucocorticoids
–mast cell stabilizers
–LTRAs
examples of Beta-2 adrenergic agonist meds
–albuterol
–levalbuterol
–salmetrol
–formoterol
short acting beta-2 adrenergic agonists
–albuterol
–levalbuterol
long acting beta-2 adrenergic agonists
–salmetrol
–formoterol
how often should short acting beta agonist meds be taken?
every 4-6 hours
how often should long acting beta agonist meds be taken?
every 12 hours
which are considered rescue drugs?
short acting
which are considered preventer drugs?
long acting
MOA of beta-adrenergic agonists
relax and dilate the airways by stimulating the beta-2 adrenergic receptors throughout the lungs
–mimic action of SNS (fight or flight)
non-selective adrenergic drugs
stimulate both beta-1 and beta-2 receptors AND alpha receptors
non-selective beta adrenergic
stimulate both beta-1 and beta-2 receptors
selective beta-2 receptors
preferred meds to treat pulmonary conditions
what do non-selective drugs stimulate? And what does this cause?
–alpha receptors, vasoconstriction (decreases swelling in mucous membranes, limits amt of secretions)
–beta-1, cardiovascular effects
what do beta-1 receptors trigger?
heart
what do beta-2 receptors trigger?
lungs
indications for beta agonists
prevention or relief of bronchospasm related to asthma/bronchitis/other pulm conditions
contraindications for beta agonists
–uncontrolled HTN
–cardiac dysrhythmias
–high risk for stroke
specifics of beta agonists
–can be given with beta blockers, but may diminish effect
–avoid use with MAOIs and sympathomimetics = HTN
–diabetics may need more meds because raises blood sugar
adverse effects of beta agonists
–insomnia
–restlessness
–anorexia
–cardiac stimulation
–hyperglycemia
–tremor
–vascular headache
relationship between beta agonists and beta blockers
beta agonists can reverse OD of beta blockers
who is a DPI best for?
cognitively impaired or children
indications for albuterol
–asthma
–bronchitis
–emphysema
–acute episodes of wheezing, chest tightness, SOA
indications for salmeterol
–worsening of COPD
–moderate-severe asthma
–always given with inhaled corticosteroid
warning for salmeterol
has been associated with increased asthma-related deaths
MOA of anticholinergics
type of bronchodilator that works on acetylcholine receptors, not adrenergic receptors. Creates bronchodilation.
what does giving anticholinergic agents result in?
–turning off cholinergic response (PNS)
–turning on SNS (bronchodilation)