Quick-Relief Medications in Asthma and COPD Flashcards
How do SABAs work?
Increase cAMP and thus cause bronchodilation
Brand names of Albuterol HFA (there’s 4 of them)
ProAir, Ventolin, Proventil, ProAir Respiclick
Generic name of ProAir, Ventolin, Proventil, ProAir Respiclick
Albuterol HFA
What is the dosage form of ProAir, Ventolin and Proventil?
Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI)
What is the dosage form of ProAir Respiclick?
Aerosol Powder Inhaler
What is the dosage form of albuterol (not an inhaler)?
Nebulizer Solution
What are some side effects/adverse events of albuterol HFA, albuterol, ProAir, Ventolin, Proventil and ProAir Respiclick?
Tachycardia, tremor, hypokalemia, irritability
Chronic use (>2 times per day) of what indicates poor asthma control?
SABAs (ProAir, Ventolin, Proventil, ProAir Respiclick, albuterol)
You can mix albuterol nebulizer solution with…. (3 things)
cromolyn solution, budesonide inhalant suspension or ipratropium
In mild to moderate exacerbations, ____ plus ____ is as effective as nebulized therapy with appropriate administration technique and coaching by trained personnel
MDI plus valved holding chamber (spacer)
What is the brand name of Levalbuterol HFA?
Xopenex
What is the generic of Xopenex?
Levalbuterol HFA
What is the dosage form of Levalbuterol HFA and Xopenex?
MDI
What is the dosage form of Levalbuterol (not an inhaler)?
Nebulizer Solution
What are some side effects/adverse events with Levalbuterol HFA, Xopenex and Levalbuterol?
Tachycardia, tremor, hypokalemia, irrritability
What is reserved for patients who do not respond to albuterol for quick relief?
Levalbuterol HFA, Xopenex, Levalbuterol
What is Levalbuterol nebulizer solution compatible with?
Budesonide inhalant suspension
Levalbuterol administered in ___ the mg dose of albuterol provides comparable efficacy and safety
1/2 the mg dose
What has not been evaluated by continuous nebulization?
Levalbuterol
What is the brand name of Ipratropium HFA?
Atrovent
What is the generic name of Atrovent?
Ipratropium HFA