Respiratory drugs Flashcards
What are core drug classes of respiratory drugs?
Where are B2 adrenoceptors?
What nerve supply do muscarinic cholinergic receptors receive?
parasympathetic
What is the definition of asthma?
What is the definition of COPD?
What is the aim of pharmacological management of asthma and COPD?
are inhalers efficient?
What factors determine drug reposition in the lungs?
Are larger particles distribute in the lungs centrally or distally?
Centrally.
Smaller particles are distributed more distally.
Which bronchodilators are used for asthma and COPD?
If you give nebulised salbutamol, how much O2 or air should you give with asthma or COPD?
How long are the effects of salbutamol?
onset within 10 mins.
lasts 3-5hrs
What are the side effects of salbutamol?
How does ipratropium bromide work?
Which drug is a SAMA?
Ipratropium bromide
Which drugs are LAMAs?
Tiotropium
Aclidinium
What is the MOA of tiotropium?
LAMA
Inhibits M3 receptors in the smooth muscle
Results in bronchodilatation of airways and reduced mucus production