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beta2 adrenergic agonists drugs

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  • Terbutaline
  • Albuterol
  • Levalbuterol
  • Salbutamol
  • Salmeterol (long-acting)
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beta2 adrenergic agonists MOA

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-beta receptors coupled to stimulatory G proteins
-activate adenyl cyclase which increases the production of cAMP (adenosine monophosphate)  bronchodilation
-reduced intracellular calcium release and alters membrane conductance
Primary Effect – dilate bronchi by a direct action of b2 adrenergic receptors
-smooth muscle relaxation and bronchodilation
-inhibits mediator release from mast cells
-increase mucous clearance by action of cilia

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beta2 adrenergic agonists PK/PD

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  • rapid onset –> within minutes
  • short DOA –> 4-6 hours
  • short or long acting
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beta2 adrenergic agonists dose/route

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Routes:

  • inhalation or aerosol
  • powder or nebulized
  • orally or injected (SQ)
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beta2 adrenergic agonists clinical uses

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-good for asthma use as rescue inhaler

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beta2 adrenergic agonists effects/considerations

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  • side effect profile minimized by inhalational delivery (bc directly at site of action)
  • tremors
  • tachycardia
  • vasodilation
  • metabolic changes - hyperglycemia, hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia
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albuterol PK/PD

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  • DOA –> 4 hours with some relief evident up to 8 hours

- 2 isomers –> R-albuterol levalbuterol has more affinity for beta2 & S-albuterol has more affinity for beta1

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albuterol dose/route

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  • administered via metered dose  100mcg/puff
  • 2 puffs Q4-6H
  • nebulizer 2.5-5 mg in 5 mL saline
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albuterol clinical use

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asthma rescue inhaler

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albuterol effects/considerations

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-additive effect with volatile anesthetics on bronchomotor tone –> get increased bronchodilation
-preferred selective beta2 agonist and used most commonly in the OR
-if patient takes albuterol for asthma, good practice to have them take a few puffs before going to OR
Common SE:
-tachycardia
-hypokalemia
-anesthetic use – 4 puffs blunt AW responses to tracheal intubation in asthmatic patients

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Metaproterenol (Alupent)

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  • treatment of asthma
  • administered via metered dose
  • do not exceed 16 puffs/day
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Pirbuterol (Maxair)

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  • treatment of asthma
  • 2 puffs (400 mcg) via metered dose
  • do not exceed 12 puffs/day
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terbutaline dose

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  • administered oral, SQ, inhaled
  • SQ dose 0.01 mg/kg (peds); 0.25 mg Q15min (adults)
  • metered dose inhaler 16-20 puffs/day (each dose is 200mcg)
  • SQ admin = similar effects to EPI
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terbutaline clinical uses

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  • treat asthma

- tocolytic to slow down labor (smooth muscle/uterine relaxation)

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Long-acting beta2 adrenergic agonists

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Salmeterol (combo steroid and b2 agonist)

Formoterol

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Long-acting beta2 adrenergic agonist MOA

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  • have lipophilic side chains that resist degradation

- salmeterol = fluticasone (steroid) + salmeterol (b2 agonist)

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Long-acting beta2 adrenergic agonist PK/PD

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-DOA 12-24 hours

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Long-acting beta2 adrenergic agonist clinical use

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-good for prevention of asthma exacerbation but not acute flare-up/rescue

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Anticholinergic (Muscarinic Receptor Antagonist) drugs

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  • Atropine
  • Ipratropium bromide
  • Tiotropium
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Anticholinergic (Muscarinic Receptor Antagonist) MOA

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  • competitive antagonists at muscarinic ACh receptors
  • M1 and M3 expressed in lung and most important in mediating smooth muscle relaxation + decreased mucus gland secretions
  • by antagonizing endogenous ACh  broncho-relaxation + decreased mucus secretions
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Anticholinergic (Muscarinic Receptor Antagonist) clinical uses

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  • treatment of COPD

- secondary line of treatment for asthma in patients resistant to beta agonist or significant cardiac disease

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Anticholinergic (Muscarinic Receptor Antagonist) effects/considerations

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Anticholinergic effects:

  • tachycardia
  • nausea
  • dry mouth
  • GI upset
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atropine PK/PD

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highly absorbed across respiratory epithelium

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atropine dose

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-1-2 mg diluted in 3-5 mL saline via nebulizer

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atropine effects
``` -formerly 1st line treatment for asthma Anticholinergic effects: -tachycardia -nausea -dry mouth -GI upset ```
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Ipratropium bromide MOA
- quaternary ammonium salt derivative of atropine | - antagonizes effect of endogenous ACh at M3 receptor subtypes
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Ipratropium bromide PK/PD
- slow onset 30 min - DOA 4-6 hours - not significantly absorbed compared to atropine
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Ipratropium bromide dose
-admin via metered dose inhaler 40-80 mcg in 2-4 puffs via nebulizer
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Ipratropium bromide effects
-inadvertent oral absorption (when pt swallows excess med) causes dry mouth and GI upset
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Tiotropium PK/PD
- long acting | - not significantly absorbed across respiratory epithelium which results in few S/E
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Tiotropium clinical use
approved by FDA for COPD
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Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors (Methylxanthines) drugs
Theophylline | Aminophylline
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Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors (Methylxanthines) MOA
-nonspecific inhibition of phosphodiesterase isoenzymes (types III and IV) which prevents cAMP degradation in airway smooth muscle cell as well as inflammatory cells  airway relaxation + bronchodilation + no histamine release from mast cells
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Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors (Methylxanthines) PK/PD
- metabolized in liver - excreted in kidney - susceptible to drug-drug interactions due to metabolism by CYP450 (like cimetidine and antifungals or other CYP 450 inhibitors)
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Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors (Methylxanthines) clinical use
- COPD | - Asthma
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Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors (Methylxanthines) effects/considerations
-huge side effect profile and narrow therapeutic index ; also need to monitor for toxic blood level -theophylline plasma level 10-20 mcg/mL (toxic at >20 mcg/mL) -caution with halothane (combo sensitizes heart to epi and more prone to arrhythmias) Side Effects: -HA -N/V -irritability/restlessness -insomnia -cardiac arrythmias -seizures -Stevens Johnson Syndrome
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Inhaled Corticosteroids drugs
Beclomethasone Triamcinolone Fluticasone Budesonide
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Inhaled Corticosteroids MOA
- alter genetic transcription - increases transcription of genes for b2 receptor and anti-inflammatory proteins - decreases transcription of genes for pro-inflammatory proteins - induce apoptosis in inflammatory cells (eosinophils, TH2 lymphocytes) - indirect inhibition of mast cells over time - reverses many features of asthma - reduce number of inflammatory cells in airways and damage to epithelium - vascular permeability reduced which decreases airway edema - overall reduction in airway hyper-responsiveness
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Inhaled Corticosteroids PK/PD
- 25% of inhaled reaches airway - 80-90% of inhaled dose reaches oropharynx and is swallowed (unless mouth is rinsed after using inhaler) - higher airway concentration than same dose given PO
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Inhaled Corticosteroids clinical use
- major preventative treatment for patients with asthma (considered most important drug in management of asthma) - used as suppressive therapy, not a cure
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Inhaled Corticosteroids effects/considerations
-may consider use of corticosteroid admin 1-2 hours pre-op -prolong response of beta agonists -may consider 5-day preop course of combined corticosteroid and albuterol to minimize risk of intubation evoked bronchospasm -systemic effects decreased through inhalation Side Effects: -oropharyngeal candidiasis -osteopenia/osteoporosis -delayed growth in children -hoarseness -hyperglycemia
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Mast Cell Stabilizer drug
cromolyn
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Mast Cell Stabilizer MOA
- inhibits antigen-induced release of histamine - including release of inflammatory mediators from eosinophils, neutrophils, monocytes, macrophages, lymphocytes, and leukotrienes from pulmonary mast cells - inhibits immediate allergic response to an antigen but not the allergic response once it has been activated
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Mast Cell Stabilizer PK/PD
- 8-10% enters systemic circulation | - takes 7 days to see effect
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Mast Cell Stabilizer dose
- inhalation | - take 4x daily
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Mast Cell Stabilizer clinical use
- prophylactic treatment of bronchial asthma - does not relieve allergic response after initiation - not used as rescue inhaler
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Mast Cell Stabilizer effects/considerations
``` -side effects rare Infrequent but serious side effects include: -laryngeal edema -angioedema -urticaria -anaphylaxis ```
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Leukotriene Inhibitors
``` Zileuton Montelukast -leukotrienes – synthesized from arachidonic acid when inflammatory cells activated -bronchial asthma -not effective for acute asthma attacks -few extrapulmonary effects ```
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Zileuton MOA
-blocks biosynthesis of leukotrienes from arachidonic acid
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Zileuton PK/PD
- low bioavailability | - low potency
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Zileuton clinical use
-produces bronchodilation, improves asthma symptoms, shown long term improvement in PFT
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Zileuton effects/considerations
- significant adverse effects - hepatotoxic - not widely used
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Montelukast MOA
- blocks mechanism of bronchoconstriction and smooth muscle effects - blocks ability of leukotrienes to bind to Cysteinyl-leukotriene 1 receptor
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Montelukast clinical use
-improve bronchial tone, pulmonary function, and asthma symptoms
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Montelukast effects/considerations
- caution with co-admin with warfarin which could result in prolonged PT - well tolerated/few side effects
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Anti-IgE Antibodies drug
Omalizumab
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Anti-IgE Antibodies MOA
- humanized mouse monoclonal antibody - binds to IgE; decreases quantity of circulating IgE and prevents binding of IgE to mast cells - removal of IgE antibodies from circulation to mitigate acute response of inhaled allergen
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Anti-IgE Antibodies dose
-given SQ for 2-4 weeks/parenterally infused
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Anti-IgE Antibodies clinical use
- for IgE mediated allergenic responses | - given in early and late phase of asthmatic response
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Anti-IgE Antibodies effects/considerations
- expensive and inconvenient - down-regulation of receptors occurs in response to lower levels of circulating IgE; receptors on mast cells, basophils, and dendritic cells are down-regulated - rare effect – triggering of immune response

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