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Respiratory Drugs Flashcards

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What is the mechanism of action of Salbutamol?

When would you prescribe it?

A

Salbutamol is a short-acting B2 agonist that inhibit smooth muscle contraction in the bronchioles and instead cause bronchodilation.

Salbutamol is used to treat asthma as well as COPD and bronchspasm.

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What is the mechanism of action of Theophylline?

When would you prescribe it?

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Theophylline competitively inhibits type III and IV phosphodiesterase, causing bronchodilation.

Theophylline is used to treat bronchospasm in individuals with asthma, bronchitis and emphysema.

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What drug classification does Salbutamol belong to?

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Short Acting Beta-2 Adrenergic Agonists

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What drug classification does Theophylline belong to?

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Xanthine - bronchodilators

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