Respiratory - COPD Flashcards
1
Q
Albuterol
A
b2 selective agonist
2
Q
Levalbuterol
A
b2 selective agonist
3
Q
Ipratropium Br
A
antimuscarinic
Antimuscarinics are recommended as first-line therapy in COPD.
4
Q
Formoterol
A
b2 selective longacting agonist
5
Q
Indacaterol
A
long acting b2 selective agoinst
6
Q
Salmeterol
A
long acting b2 selective agonist
7
Q
Tiotropium
A
antimuscarinic
Tiotropium is an ultra-long acting muscarinic antagonist, whose effect can last for up to twenty-four hours.
8
Q
Budesonide
A
corticosteroid
9
Q
Fluticasone
A
corticosteroid
10
Q
methylprednisolone
A
corticosteroid
11
Q
Theophylline
A
methylxanthine
12
Q
Roflumila
A
methylxanthine, Roflumilast is a selective PDE4 inhibitor
13
Q
Indacaterol
A
Indacaterol is an ultra-long acting 2−selective agonist. Its effects can last up to twenty-four hours and is administered once daily.
