Resp Drugs Flashcards
SABA MOA
activate B2 receptors
ADR SABA
tachy bronchospasm tremor anxiety hyperglycemia hypokalemia hypomagnesemia Tolerance with daily use**
ADR LABA
SABA + Muscle cramps
BLACK BOX!!! - kids 4-11 asthma
Use of SABA
rescue inhaler for SOB
Use of LABA
asthma and emphysema
LABA as sole therapy?
NO!! must use with corticosteroid
Albuterol
SABA
Levalbuterol
SABA
Salmeterol
LABA*
Metaproterenol
SABA
Terbutaline
SABA
Formoterol
LABA*
Pirbuterol
SABA
Fenoterol
SABA
Epinephrine
non-selective beta agonist
Ephedrine
non-selective beta agonist
Isoproterenol
non-selective beta agonist
When to use non-selective beta agonist
bronchospasm w/ anaphylaxis
hypotensive in shock
INCREASE HR, BP, CP
Methylzanthine MOA
relaxes smooth muscles
reduces inflammation
*BRONCHODILATOR
Methylzanthine ADR
Get even within range!!
NARROW THERAPEUTIC WINDOW
CNS (insomnia, HA, seizures)
Cardiac (afib, PVC,tachy)
GI (N/V)
reverses diaphragm fatigue
Methylzanthine 1/2 life
8hrs norm
4.5 in smokers and kids
how is Methylzanthine taken
PO - sustained release
Dosing for Methylzanthines
10-15mcg/mL - may still get GI and CNS
> 25 - seizures and arrhythmias
Methylzanthines ending?
-phylline
Theophylline
Methylxanthine
- more drug interactions
Aminophylline
Methylxanthine
When to use Methylxanthine
orally for people who cannot tolerate inhaled
COPD mostly, but also asthma
Antimuscarinics MOA
bronchodilation
COPD
When to use antimusc
COPD
Asthma - can’t use SABA (ipratroprium)
Ipratroprium
SA antimusc
Tiotroprium
LA antimusc