Respiratory

Question 1

What are the drugs used for asthma?

Answer 1

B2 antagonist - Short acting- Salbutamol. 3-4 times a day. Relaxing muscles make it easier to breathe. May cause headaches and tachycardia.

B2 antagonists- long-acting; salmeterol. Bronchodilator. increases blood flow to bronchi. May be combined with corticosteroids, and cause headaches and hyperkalemia.

Corticosteroids - reduce inflammation.

Leukotriene receptor inhibitors- May be added to steroids. Given for exercise-induced asthma, or Asprin inducted. Reduces the production of sputum. It May cause GIT upset and headaches.

Question 2

What is used in anaphylaxis?

Answer 2

Adrenaline - Epi-pen
Corticosteroids
Antihistamines
Mast cell inhibitors
Leukoreien inhibitors
Immunotherapy
Fluid bolus
Bronchodilators