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1
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Side effects of TB drugs

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Rifampicin: Orange tears and urine

Isoniazid: Peripheral Neuropathy

Pyrazinamide: Gout and joint pain

Ethambutol: Optic neuritis

All give hepatotoxicity

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2
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Give examples of SABAs

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Salbutamol

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3
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Side effects of Beta-agonists

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Tremors
Tachycardia
Anxiety
Headaches

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4
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Give examples of Corticosteroids

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Beclometasone (inhaled)

Prednisolone (oral)

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5
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Side effects of ICS

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Dysphonia

Oropharyngeal candidiasis

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6
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Give examples of Muscarinic-antagonists

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Short acting: Ipratropium

Long acting: Tiotropium

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7
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Side effects of Muscarinic-antagonists

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Dry mouth
Flu-like cough
Sore throat
Headaches
Backaches 
Glaucoma
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8
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Give examples of Methylxanthines

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Theophylline

Aminophylline

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9
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Side effects of Methylxanthines

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Nausea
Vomiting
Abdominal discomfort
Headaches
Convulsions (at toxic levels)
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10
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Give examples of CysLT Receptor Antagonists

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Montelukast

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Side effects of CysLT Receptor Antagonists

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GI disturbances
Headaches
Sleep disturbances

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12
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Give examples of Mucolytics

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Carbocisteine

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Side effects of Mucolytics

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Diarrhoea
Nausea
GI disturbances

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14
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Give examples of Cromones

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Sodium cromoglicate

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15
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MoA of Cromones

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Mast cell inhibitors and stabilisers

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16
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MoA of Xanthines

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  • Blocks adenosine receptors

- Competitive inhibitor for phosphodiesterase

17
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MoA of Muscarinic-antagonists

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Ipratropium- Inhibits M1, M2, and M3 receptors

Tiotropium - Inhibits M3 receptors

18
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MoA of CysLT Receptor Antagonists

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Blocks the effects of leukotrienes

19
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MoA of Corticosteroids

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  • Reduce mast cells, macrophages, eosinophils and T cells

- Stimulate B2 receptors to a certain extent

20
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MoA of H1 Receptor Antagonists

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Reduces the effects of histamine released from mast cells

21
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Give examples of H1 Receptor Antagonists

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Loratidine, fexofenadine, cetirizine

22
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Effect of CysLT Receptor Antagonists

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Reduce inflammation

23
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Effect of Muscarinic-antagonists

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  • Relax ASM

- Inhibit mucus production

24
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Effect of Methylxanthines

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  • Relax ASM

- Reduce inflammation

25
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MoA of Mucolytics

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Reduce sputum viscosity

26
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Effect of Mucolytics

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  • Reduce sputum viscosity
  • Make sputum easier to cough up
  • Reduced COPD exacerbations
27
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Effect of Cromones

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Reduce inflammation

28
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Effect of Corticosteroids

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Decrease inflammation

29
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MoA of Beta-2-adrenoceptor Agonists

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Stimulate B2 receptors

30
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Effect of Beta-2-adrenoceptor Agonists

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  • Relax ASM (bronchodilate)
  • Vasodilate
  • Reduce inflammation
  • Increase mucus clearance

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