Respiratory Flashcards
What is fluticasone?
An oral corticosteroid
What is spiriva?
Tiotropium (anti-cholinergic)
What is ipratropium (aka atrovent)?
Short acting anti-cholinergic used for short term symptomatic relief in COPD due to its bronchodilator effects
What is glycopyronium bromide? What is its trade name? When is it indicated?
A anticholinergic
Seebri
COPD
What is symbicort?
A combination of budesonide (corticosteroid) and formoterol (LABA)
What is the indication for symbicort?
Asthma and COPD
What is asmol?
A brand name salbutamol
What is tiotropium? What is its mechanism of action?
Bronchodilator
Blocks the muscarinic effects of acetylcholine
Used in COPD
What are the side effects of anti-cholinergics?
Decreased SLUD
- Dry mouth, throat irritation
- Urinary retention
- Constipation
Dizziness
What is the mechanism of action of anticholinergics in respiratory disease?
They inhibit cholinergic, bronchomotor tone in COPD
