Respiratory Drugs Flashcards
Beta2 Agonists, name 4
Short Acting: Albuterol Inhalation, Levalbuterol
Long Acting: Formoterol, Salmeterol
SABA MOA
Stimulates beta2-adrenergic receptors, causing bronchodilation
SABA SE
Tremor, palpitations, headache, increased heart rate
SABA BBW
None
SABA ADRs
Paradoxical bronchospasm, cardiovascular effects
LABA MOA
Long-acting beta2 agonist, maintains bronchodilation
LABA SE
Headache, muscle cramps, tremor, dry mouth
LABA BBW
Increased risk of asthma-related death
LABA ADRs
Prolonged QT interval, palpitations, tachycardia, hypokalemia
Xanthine Derivative, name 1
Theophylline
Theophylline MOA
Inhibits phosphodiesterase, increasing cAMP and causing bronchodilation
Theophylline SE
Insomnia, gastrointestinal disturbance
Theophylline BBW
None
Theophylline ADRs
Seizures, arrhythmias
Anticholinergics, Name 2
Ipratropium bromide
Tiotropium
Anticholinergics MOA
Antagonizes acetylcholine at muscarinic receptors in airways
Anticholinergics SE
Dry mouth, cough, headache, sinusitis, sore throat
Anticholinergics BBW
None
Anticholinergics ADRs
Worsening of glaucoma, urinary retention, dry mouth, constipation
Leukotriene Modifiers, name 1
Montelukast
Montelukast MOA
Blocks leukotriene receptors, reducing inflammation and bronchoconstriction
Montelukast SE
Abdominal pain, headache
Montelukast BBW
Neuropsychiatric events (agitation, depression, suicidal thoughts)
Montelukast ADRs
Hepatic eosinophilic infiltration
Oral Inhalation Corticosteroids, name 4
Beclomethasone dipropionate HFA
Budesonide
Fluticasone propionate HFA
Mometasone furoate
Oral Corticosteroids MOA
Reduces inflammation by suppressing migration of leukocytes and reversing capillary permeability
Inhibit the synthesis and release of inflammatory cytokines and mediators, such as prostaglandins and leukotrienes, that contribute to inflammation in the airways.
Oral Corticosteroids SE
Oral candidiasis, hoarseness, cough