SAMA short term muscarinic antagonist and LAMA

Question 1

Ipratropium (Atrovent)

Answer 1

pharm class: anticholinergic inhaler
blocks muscarinic receptors on bronchi
keeps ACh from constricting bronchi
used for asthma and COPD
CI: don’t use if you are allergic to peanuts or have glaucoma

Question 2

Tiotropium (Spiriva)

Answer 2

class: anticholinergic DPI
antimuscarinic bronchodilator
used for bronchospasm in COPD
1 capsule inhaled per dose