respiratory drugs

Question 1

short acting beta agonists

method of action:

use:

side effects:

contraindications:

example:

Answer 1

Method of Action – Bind to beta adrenergic receptors and activate them causing bronchodilation, relieving asthma

Use – For acute asthmatic attacks and COPD

Side Effects – Xerostomia, shakiness

Contraindications – Hyperthyroidism, diabetes, seizure and cardiovascular diseases

Example – Salbutamol

Question 2

long acting beta agonists

method of action:

use:

side effects:

contraindications:

example:

Answer 2

Method of Action – Bind to beta adrenergic receptors and activate them causing bronchodilation, relieving asthma

Use – For acute asthma attacks and COPD

•Side Effects – Xerostomia, shakiness

Contraindications – Hyperthyroidism, diabetes, seizure and cardiovascular diseases

Example – Salmeterol

Question 3

Short/long acting muscarinic antagonists

method of action:

use:

side effects:

contraindications:

Answer 3

Method of Action – Bind to muscarinic ACh receptors, blocking them

Use – For acute asthma attacks and COPD

Side Effects – Dry mouth and Urinary Retention

Contraindications – Hypersensitivity

Question 4

inhaled corticosteroids

method of action:

use:

side effects:

example:

Answer 4

Method of Action – Corticosteroids are anti-inflammatory so reduce the overall levels of inflammation

Use – As a long term treatment for asthma and COPD

Side Effects – Oral candidiasis development

Example - Beclomethasone