Respiratory Drugs Flashcards
beta2 adrenergic agonists drugs
- Terbutaline
- Albuterol
- Levalbuterol
- Salbutamol
- Salmeterol (long-acting)
beta2 adrenergic agonists MOA
-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
beta2 adrenergic agonists PK/PD
- rapid onset –> within minutes
- short DOA –> 4-6 hours
- short or long acting
beta2 adrenergic agonists dose/route
Routes:
- inhalation or aerosol
- powder or nebulized
- orally or injected (SQ)
beta2 adrenergic agonists clinical uses
-good for asthma use as rescue inhaler
beta2 adrenergic agonists effects/considerations
- side effect profile minimized by inhalational delivery (bc directly at site of action)
- tremors
- tachycardia
- vasodilation
- metabolic changes - hyperglycemia, hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia
albuterol PK/PD
- 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
albuterol dose/route
- administered via metered dose 100mcg/puff
- 2 puffs Q4-6H
- nebulizer 2.5-5 mg in 5 mL saline
albuterol clinical use
asthma rescue inhaler
albuterol effects/considerations
-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
Metaproterenol (Alupent)
- treatment of asthma
- administered via metered dose
- do not exceed 16 puffs/day
Pirbuterol (Maxair)
- treatment of asthma
- 2 puffs (400 mcg) via metered dose
- do not exceed 12 puffs/day
terbutaline dose
- 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
terbutaline clinical uses
- treat asthma
- tocolytic to slow down labor (smooth muscle/uterine relaxation)
Long-acting beta2 adrenergic agonists
Salmeterol (combo steroid and b2 agonist)
Formoterol
Long-acting beta2 adrenergic agonist MOA
- have lipophilic side chains that resist degradation
- salmeterol = fluticasone (steroid) + salmeterol (b2 agonist)
Long-acting beta2 adrenergic agonist PK/PD
-DOA 12-24 hours
Long-acting beta2 adrenergic agonist clinical use
-good for prevention of asthma exacerbation but not acute flare-up/rescue
Anticholinergic (Muscarinic Receptor Antagonist) drugs
- Atropine
- Ipratropium bromide
- Tiotropium
Anticholinergic (Muscarinic Receptor Antagonist) MOA
- 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
Anticholinergic (Muscarinic Receptor Antagonist) clinical uses
- treatment of COPD
- secondary line of treatment for asthma in patients resistant to beta agonist or significant cardiac disease
Anticholinergic (Muscarinic Receptor Antagonist) effects/considerations
Anticholinergic effects:
- tachycardia
- nausea
- dry mouth
- GI upset
atropine PK/PD
highly absorbed across respiratory epithelium
atropine dose
-1-2 mg diluted in 3-5 mL saline via nebulizer