Respiratory 2 Flashcards
Names of Muscarinic antagonists
Ipratropium bromide (atrovent)
Atropine
Tiotrpium (spiriva)
Decreased airway conduction is caused by
- constriction of smooth muscle
- production of mucus
- inflammation
Muscarinic antagonists mechanism
competitive antagonists of Ach at the muscarinic
-inhibit Ach mediated constriction of bronchial airways
What does AcH do at muscarinic receptors
constricts bronchial airways
What patients are muscarinic antagonists good for?
for patients who are intolerant to sympathomimetics or methylxanthines
-variable in bronchodilation effectiveness
sympathomimetic
mimicking the sympathetic responses
Ipratropium characteristics
Quaternary amine
poorly absorbed
does not cross blood brain barrier
-aerosol
-low systemic absorption (limits adverse effects)
-SHORT ACTING
-used for COPD and asthma patients
Tiotropium
Spiriva
Long Acting muscarinic antagonist
Atropine sulfate
-readily absorbed in systemic circulation
-adverse effects
-limits the treatment of asthma
Atropine sulfate adverse effects
drowsiness
sedation
dry mouth
blurred vision
Glucocorticoids target was
inflammatory response
are FIRST LINE AGENTS for PERSISTENT ASTHMA
Types of glucocorticoids
Beclomethasone (Beclovent, Vanceril)
Triamcinolone acetate (Azmacort)
Budesonide (Rhinocort)
Flunisolide (AeroBid)
Fluticasone propionate (Flovent)
Important types of Glucocorticoids
Budesonide (rhinocort)
Fluticasone propionate (flovent)
What indicates the need for steroid treatment
inflammation is present
(COPD, asthma or other parts of the body)
Glucocorticoid Mechanism
Attenuating prostoglandin and leukotriene synthesis via Annexin A1
-this inhibits the immune response
-increases sympathomimetics and decreases inflammation
what do glucocorticoids do for other respiratory medications
give them access to work properly by “solving” inflammation
What part of the immune response do glucocorticoids inhibit
the production of cytokines and chemoattractants
Mast Cells
produce histamine in response to
How can glucocorticoids be administered
Oral, topical, inhalation
Inhalation of glucocorticoids are used for
initial treatment for asthma, you add agents as needed
-inflammation
-use prophylactically rather than to reverse acute attacks
Glucocorticoids side effects
hoarseness
oral candidiasis (thrush)
adrenal surpression (serious)
osteoporosis (serious)
considerations before prescribing glucocticoids
pt compliance
steroid use previously
names of Leukotriene inhibitors
zafirlukast (Accolate)
montelukast (Singulair)
Mechanism of Leukotriene inhibitors
agonists of leukotriene receptor (LT1).
Blocks cyst-leukotriene C4, D4, E4 (LTC4, LTD4, LTE4)
“try to stop the inflammatory response before it starts”