Respiratory Flashcards
1
Q
Theophline
A
methyxanthine
inhibits PDE, inc cAMP, broncho dilation and catecholamine stimulatino
2
Q
Theophyline side effects
A
seizures, hypokalaemia, lactic acidosis, arrhythmias
narrow ther
3
Q
Oral bioavalability theophyline
A
almost 1
4
Q
Salbutamol half life
A
4 hours
5
Q
Ipratropium mechanism
A
anticholinergic
competitive inhibition ACh at muscarinic receptors
6
Q
Sodium cromglycate
A
mast cell stabiliser
inhibits cellular activation via chloride channels
7
Q
Side effects leukotriene inhibitors
A
deranged LFTs
Increased INR