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1
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Albuterol 
Pirbuterol 
Terbutaline 
Metaproterenol
Description
A

Short acting beta 2 agonists

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Albuterol, Pirbuterol, Terbutaline, Metaproterenol

Mechanism

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Increase in cAMP ->relaxation of bronchial smooth muscle and subsequent bronchodilation

Inhalation minimizes side effects (poor absorption through the lungs)

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Albuterol, Pirbuterol, Terbutaline, Metaproterenol

Indication

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DOC for acute relief of bronchospasm

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Adrenergic agonist drugs

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Albuterol, Pirbuterol, Terbutaline, Metaproterenol
Salmeterol, Formoterol
Epinhephrine
Isoproterenol

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Adrenergic agonist adverse

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Tremor
Tachycardia
Arrhythmia

Tolerance with excessive use

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Salmeterol and Formoterol description

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Long acting beta 2 agonists

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Salmeterol and Formoterol indication

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LABA used mainly for prophylaxis

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Salmeterol and Formoterol mechanism

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Increase in cAMP -> relaxation of bronchial smooth muscle and subsequent bronchodilation

Inhalation minimizes side effects (poor absorption through lungs)

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Epinephrine mechanism

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Increase in cAMP -> relaxation of bronchial smooth muscle and subsequent bronchodilation

Inhalation minimizes side effects (poor absorption through lungs)

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Isoproterenol mechanism

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Increase in cAMP -> relaxation of bronchial smooth muscle and subsequent bronchodilation

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Epinephrine description

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Non specific beta agonist

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Epinephrine indication

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Asthma with anaphylactic shock or other specifric drugs have failed

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Isoproterenol description

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Non specific beta agonist

Not available via inhalation

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Isoproterenol indication

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Bronchodiolation via beta 2

Primary use: heart block and bradycardia (beta 1)

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Theophylline class

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methylxanthine derivative

bronchodilator

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Theophylline description

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PDE inhibitor

Also blocks adenosine receptors

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Theophylline mechanism

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Blocks the metabolism of cAMP resulting in bronchodilation

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Theophylline indication

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Limited role due to small TI

Metabolized by CYP -> inducers decrease effect, inhibitors increase effect

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Theophylline adverse

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Seizure and arrhythmia
Tremor, insomnia and GI issues
Hypokalemia
Hyperglycemia

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Ipratropium class

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muscarinic antagonist

bronchodilator

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Ipratropium description/mechanism

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inhaled

block PS -> decrease bronchoconstriction and mucus secretion

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Ipratropium indication

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drug induced bronchospasm

Tx of asthma and COPD

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Ipratropium adverse

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Dry mouth and sedation (poor adsorption)

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Tiotropium class

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muscarinic antagonist

bronchodilator

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Tiotropium description/mechanism

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long acting

Block PS -> decrease bronchoconstriction and mucus secretion

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Anti inflammatories for respiratory (classes)

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Corticosteroids
Leukotriene antagonists
Antibody

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Mast cell stabilizers

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Cromolyn and Nedocromil

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Cromolyn and Nedocromil description

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Mast cell stabilizers
Oral, aerosol and droplets
Also used for food allergies and hay fever and rhinitis

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Cromolyn and Nedocromil mechanism

A

Mast cell stabilizers

Prevent release of inflammatory mediators from mast cells

30
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Cromolyn and Nedocromil indication

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Prophylaxis: allergen and exercise induced bronchoconstriction
NOT for acute attacks

31
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Cromolyn and Nedocromil adverse

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Cromolyn: laryngeal edema, cough, wheezing
Nedocromil: unpleasant taste

32
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Beclomethasone, Flunisolide, Fluticasone, Budesonide

Description

A

Inhaled steroids used in the treatment of chronic asthma

33
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Beclomethasone, Flunisolide, Fluticasone, Budesonide

Mechanism

A

Inhibit PLA2 -> decrease AA -> decreased synthesis of cytokines, prostaglandins and other inflammatory mediators

Bind to glucose response elements (GRES) -> decrease inflammation

34
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Beclomethasone, Flunisoloide, Fluticasone, Budesonide

Indication

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Maintenance: inhalation steroids are used to suppress inflammation and reduce risk of exacerbation

Acute exacerbation: systemic steroids for severe attacks (status asthmaticus)

Can also treat chronic rhinitis (beclomethasone and flunisolide) -> improvement not seen for two weeks

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Dexamethason, Prednisolone, Hydrocortisone indication

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Maintenance: inhalation steroids are used to suppress inflammation and reduce risk of exacerbation

Acute exacerbation: systemic steroids for severe attacks (status asthmaticus)

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Dexamethasone, Prednisolone, Hydrocortisone Mechanism

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Inhibit PLA2 -> decrease AA -> decreased synthesis of cytokines, prostaglandins and other inflammatory mediators

Bind to glucose response elements (GRES) -> decrease inflammation

37
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Dexamethasone, Prednisolone, Hydrocortisone description

A

IV steroids

38
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Dexamethasone, Prednisolone, Hydrocortison Adverse

A

Abnormal glucose metabolism
Increase appetite and weight gain
HTN
Adrenal suppression

39
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Beclomethasone, Flunisolide, Fluticasone, Budesonide adverse

A

Cough
Oral Thrush
Dysphonia

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Zileuton description

A

inhibits 5-lipoxygenase

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Zileuton mechanism

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PO administration -> block synthesis of LT’s or block LT receptors -> decrease constrictionand inflammation

42
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Zileuton indication

A

Exercise, Ag, or aspirin induced asthma
Chronic maintenance
NOT useful for acute bronchospasm

43
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Zileuton adverse

A

overall safe
But
can increase LFT’s

44
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Zafirlukast and Montelukast description

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LTD4 receptor antagonists

45
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Zafirlukast and Montelukast Mechanism

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PO administration -> block synthesis of LT’s or block LT receptors -> decrease constriction and inflammations

46
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Zafirlukast and Montelukast indication

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Exercise, Ag, or aspirin induced asthma
Chronic maintenance
NOT useful for acute bronchospasm

47
Q

Zafirlukast and Montelukast adverse

A

Vasculitis with EOS (rare, similar to Churg Strauss)

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Omalizumab (antibody) description

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expensive, parenteral

49
Q

Omalizumab (antibody) mechanism

A

Binds IgE on sensitized mast cells preventing release of mediators

50
Q

Omalizumab (antibody) indication

A

Prophylaxis when ICS are inadequate (over age 12)

51
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Omalizumab adverse

A

anaphylaxis

52
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Cough and rhinitis drug classes

A

Opioids
Mucolytic agent
H1 antagonist
Alpha agonists

53
Q

Codeine and Dextromethorphan description

A

Cough medications aka:
Antitussives
Dextromethorphan -> synthetic

54
Q

Codeine and Dextromethorphan mechanism

A

Depress CNS cough center sensitivity to peripheral stimuli (low dose)

55
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Codeine and Dextromethorphan indication

A

Severe cough that disrupts sleep

56
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Codeine and Dextromethorphan adverse

A

Dextromethorphan has no analgesic or addictive potential, less constipating

57
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N-acetylcysteine (NAC) mechanism

A

mucolytic agent

Breaks disulfide bonds in mucus making it easier to cough out

58
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N-acetylcysteine (NAC) indication

A

Cystic fibrosis*

Acetaminophen overdose*

59
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Diphenhydramine and Chlorpheniramine description

A

First generation H1 antagonist -> crosses BBB and cause drowsiness

60
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Diphenhydramine and Chlorpheniramine mechanism

A

Block histamine release

61
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Diphenhydramine and Chlorpheniramine indication

A

allergic rhinitis

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Loratadine, Fexofenadine, Cetirizine description

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second generation H1 antagonist -> non drowsy

63
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Loratadine, Fexofenadine, Cetirizine mechanism

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blocks release of histamine

64
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Loratadine, Fexofenadine, Cetirizine indication

A

allergic rhinitis

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Phenylephrine and Pseudoephedrine description

A

alpha agonists
Constrict dilated arterioles in the nasal mucose
Aerosol -> rapid onset and few systemic effects

66
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Phenylephrine and Pseudoephedrine indication

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Phenylephrine and Pseudoephedrine adverse

A

Prolonged use can lead to rebound nasal congestion after discontinuation

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