SABA/LABA Flashcards
1
Q
full form of SABA
A
short acting beta 2 agonist
2
Q
full form of LABA
A
Long-acting beta 2 agonist
3
Q
examples of SABA
A
salbutamol
4
Q
how many hours interval is salbutamol
A
4 hours
5
Q
examples of LABA
A
- salmeterol
- formoterol
- vilanterol
6
Q
how many hours interval is LABA
A
12 hours
7
Q
dose of SABA/LABA
A
1 to 2 puffs QDS PRN max 8 puffs daily
8
Q
CI of SABA/LABA
A
- diabetes = can cause DKA esp after IV
- increase arrythima risk
- causes hypokalaemia = increases risk of QT prolongation
9
Q
s/e of SABA/LABA
A
- fine tremor
- palpitations
- headaches
- seizures
- anxiety
10
Q
interactions of SABA/LABA
A
- QT prolongation = corticosteriods, diuretics, theophylline
- digoxin = increases risk of digoxin toxicity due to hypokalaemia
