Respiratory Pharma

Question 1

Name all classes of Respiratory Pharma

Answer 1

B2 adrenoceptor agonists, inhaled corticosteroids, inhaled anti-muscarinics, CysLTs, Theophylline’s, Mast Cell Stabilisers.

Question 2

What class is tiotropium and ipatropium

Answer 2

Inhaled anti-muscarinics

Question 3

Name a long acting anti-muscarinic

Answer 3

Tiotropium

Question 4

Name a short acting anti-muscarinic

Answer 4

Ipatropium

Question 5

Differences between ipatropium and tiotropium

Answer 5

Duration of action and selectivity

Question 6

What inhaled anti-muscarinic is selective for M2 and M3 receptors?

Answer 6

Ipatropium

Question 7

What inhaled anti-muscarinic is selective for M3 receptors?

Answer 7

Tiotropium

Question 8

What inhaled anti-muscarinic is the better bronchodilator

Answer 8

Tiotropium as it is selective for M3 receptors which promote bronchodilation, whilst ipatropium is selective for both M2 and M3 receptors. M2 receptors promote the effects of ACH due to them being located on pre-synaptically, which promotes bronchoconstriction.

Question 9

What COPD/asthma medication has caffeine like effects?

Answer 9

Theophylline’s, as they inhibit the effects of adenosine.