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Respiratory Pharmacology Flashcards

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SABA drug name ??

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  1. Salbutamol
  2. Albuterol
  3. Terbutaline

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Role of Salmeterol/LABA in Asthma ??

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  1. Long duration of action - 12hr or More
  2. Interacts with corticosteroids

Not recommended as the sole therapy for asthma

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Ultra LABA drugs name ??

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  1. Bambuterol

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LABA drugs name ??

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  1. Salmeterol
  2. Formeterol

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Advantages of Beta 2 selective agonists ?

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  1. Selective action
  2. Rapid action
  3. No/Less CNS CVS effects
  4. Easy to use
  5. Topical delivery

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M/A of Beta 2 Agonists ???

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  1. Salbutamol/Salmeterol–Bind Beta receptor
  2. Stimulates adenylyl cyclase
  3. Inc formations of Intracellular cAMP
  4. Relax bronchial smooth muscle
  5. Inhibit bronchoconstricting mediators from mast cells

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Bronchial asthma leading to respiratory distress ??

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  1. Bronchoconstriction
  2. Inc bronchial secretion

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Toxicites of Beta 2 Agonits ??

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  1. Dryness of airway
  2. Irritation of airway
  3. Oropharyngeal candiditis

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A/E ??

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  1. Tremor
  2. Tachycardia
  3. Hyperglycemia
  4. Hypokalemia
  5. Palpitation
  6. Arrhythmia

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Why ephedrine is not in use now for Bronchial asthma ??

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  1. CVS effects
  2. Less potent
  3. Duration of action more than Adrenaline
  4. Availability of new effacacious

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AntiMuscarinic drugs name ??

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  1. Ipratropium Br
  2. TioTrropium Br

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Ipratropium M/A ??

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  1. Block M3 receptors on bronchial smooth muscle & glands
  2. dec IP3 & DAG
  3. Repolarization of muscle
  4. Relaxation of bronchial smooth muscle
  5. Dec bronchial secretion
  6. Releief Bronchial asthma

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Clinical use of ipratropium ??

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  1. Asthma as an adjunct to Beta 2 agonists
  2. COPD long lasting
  3. For bronchospasm precipitated by Beta2Agonists

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IV Corticosteroid drug name ??

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  1. Hydrocortisone
  2. Dexamethasone

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Oral Corticosteroid drugs name ??

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Prednisolone

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Inhalation Corticosteroid drugs name ??

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  1. Budesonide
  2. Beclomethsone
  3. Fluticasone
  4. Triamcinolone

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First choice for B asthma ??

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Inhaled corticosteroids
ICS

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Asthma association ??

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  1. Airway inflammation
  2. Airway hyperactivity
  3. Acute bronchoconstriction

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Severe persistent asthma requirement??

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ICS + Oral Glucocorticoids

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For long term control of B asthma ??

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Fluticasone
Inhalation
+ Beta 2 agonists

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M/A of corticosteroids???

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  1. Inhibition of the influx of inflammatory cells into the lung after allergen exposures
  2. Inhibition of the release of mediators from M & E

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Inhalation Corticosteroid&raquo_space; Oral steroids ??

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  1. Oral = severe A/E = Cushing syndrome + adrenal suppression
  2. Inhalation = minimal systemic absorption = few systemic effects

To avoid systemic adverse effects

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How to prevent oropharyngeal candiditis ??

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Gargle water and spit after each inhaled Tx

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Risk of use of Corticosteroid inhalation ??

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  1. Oropharyngeal candiditis
  2. Dryness of airway
  3. Irritation of airway
  4. Hoarseness of voice
  5. Osteoporosis
  6. Cataracts
  7. Slowing the rate of growth of children

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Prevention of risk of inhaled corticosteroids??

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  1. Correct positioning of the inhaler
  2. Deep inspiration during puffing
  3. Shake well inhaler before use

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Urgent Tx of bronchial asthma ??

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  1. Oral prednisone =(30-60) mg/day
  2. IV methylprednisolone (1mg /kg 6 hr )

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LT R antagonists name ??

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  1. ZafirLukast
  2. MonteLukast

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Which one most prescribed ?»?

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Montelukast

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Glucocorticoids M/A ??

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  1. Potentiate the action of acute bronchodilators
  2. Anti inflammatory action
  3. Bronchodilator agents

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Why montelukast ??

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  1. It can be taken without regard to meals
  2. Convenience of once daily Tx

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Advantages of montelukast ??

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  1. Given to children 1 yr & older
  2. Chewable tablets
  3. Granule formulations

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A/E of montelukast ??

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  1. Liver toxicity - Zileuton
  2. Zafirlukast-Warfarin interact & inc prothrombin times
  3. Churg strauss syndrome

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LT synthesis inhibitor name ?>

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Zileuton

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Montelukast M/A in BA ??

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  1. Prophylaxis in asthma
  2. Not for immediate bronchodilation
  3. Reduce the frequency of exacerbation
  4. Steroid sparing agent
  5. Effective in persistant asthma
  6. Control symptoms during exeercise
  7. Tablet form available
  8. reduce inflammatory process

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Mast cell stabilzer drug name ??

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  1. Cromolyn Na
  2. Nedocromil Na
  3. Ketotifen

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Drugs used in NEBULIZATION ??

BTS AI

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  1. Budesonide
  2. Terbutaline
  3. Salbutamol
  4. Acetylcysteine
  5. Ipratropium

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Amount in Windel plus ??

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  1. Salbutamol- 2.5mg
  2. Ipratropium- 0.5mg/3ml
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Indications of nebulization ??

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  1. Acute exacerbation of COPD
  2. sEVERE ACUTE BA /Status asthmaticus

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Advantages ?/

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  1. Rapid action
  2. Less sytemic effects
  3. Can use without minimum effort

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M/A of mast cell stabilizers ??

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  1. Cromolyn & Nedocromil
  2. Alternation in the function of delayed Cl- channel in the cell membrane in the mast cells
  3. Entry of Cl-
  4. Hyperpolarization of the cell
  5. No mast cell activation
  6. No histamine
  7. No Bronchconstriction
  8. Prevent of asthma

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Parts of machine ??

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  1. Machinr
  2. Mouthpiece
  3. Mask
  4. Hose
  5. Medicine cup

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Corticosteroids effects ??

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  1. Inhibit the release of arachodonic acid by inhibiting phospholipase A2

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Clinical uses of Cromolyn & Nedocromil ??

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  1. BA
  2. Allergic rhinoconjunctivitis

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A/E of sodium cromoglycate ??

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  1. Bronchospasm
  2. Cough
  3. Wheezing
  4. Joint pain
  5. Swelling
  6. Rash
  7. Nausea
  8. Headache
  9. Angioedema
  10. Laryngeal edema

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Theophylline ??

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Tea leaves

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Theobromine ??

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Cocoa chocolate

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Caffeine

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C seeds

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M/A of theophylline ??

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  1. inhibit phosphodiesterase PDE enzyme = inc cAMP = relax bronchial smooth muscle = bronchodilation
  2. inc cAMP = reduce release of Cytokines & chemokines form inflammatory cells = dec immune cell migration and activation

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Over dose A/E Of theophylline ??

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Seizures or fatal arrhythmia

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Indications of theophylline ??

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  1. Severe acute BA
  2. COPD
  3. Chronic asthma
  4. Apnea in preterm baby

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CNS effect of theophylline ??

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  1. Insomnia
  2. Headache
  3. Dizziness
  4. Restlessness
  5. Agitation

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CVS disorder of theophylline ?

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  1. Tachycardia
  2. Hypotension
  3. Precordial pain
  4. Palpitation

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Why injected slowly ??

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Aminophylline & theophylline have both chronotropic & inotrpic effetcs - so if rapid IV - sudden death – Cardiac arrhythmia

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Why theophylline effective bronchodilator ??

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  1. Releive air flow obstruction
  2. Reduce the severity of symptoms

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