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Respiratory Flashcards

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Mechanism of action of Ipratropium (COPD/acute asthma)

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Blocks muscarinc acetylcholine receptors in bronchi smooth muscles

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Uses of beclometasone (glucocorticoid steroid)

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Inhaler- asthma. Nasal spray- rhinitis/sinusitis. Oral- aphthous ulcers. Cream- eczema. Gastric resistant oral- UC

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Mechanism of action of fluticasone

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Glucocorticoid receptor agonist (highly selective)

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Mechanism of action of Loratadine

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H1 histamine antagonist

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Mechanism of action of salbutamol

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B2 adrenergic receptor agonist

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Mechanism of action of salmeterol

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Long acting B2- adrenergic receptor agonist

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Dose of ipratropium bromide

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20-40 micrograms 3-4 times/day

Emergency 500 micrograms repeated as necessary

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Dose of salmeterol

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50-500 micrograms inhaled/day

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