Test 4 Flashcards
MOA of Beta-Adrenergic Receptor Agonists
Stimulate Beta 2 receptors in the lungs –> increased ATP –> increased cAMP –> Relaxation in the lungs
Therapeutic Effects of Beta Adrenergic Receptor Agonists
Bronchodilate, Inhibit bronchoconstricting mediators, increase mucus clearance
MOA of non-selective Beta Adrenergic Agonists
Act on both beta 1 and beta 2 receptors in heart and lungs
MOA of selective Beta Adrenergic Agonists
Act on just beta 2 receptors in lungs unless high doses
Non-Selective Beta-Adrenergic Receptor Agonist Drugs
Epinephrine (Adrenalin, Primatene)
Terbutaline (Brethine)
Epinephrine (Adrenalin, Primatine)
Non-Selective Beta-Adrenergic Receptor Agonist, SABA
Terbutaline (Brethine)
Non-Selective Beta-Adrenergic Receptor Agonist, SABA
Selective Beta-Adrenergic Receptor Agonist Drugs
Albuterol, Levalbuterol, Salmeterol, Formoteral
Albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin)
Selective Beta-Adrenergic Receptor Agonist Drugs, SABA
Levalbuterol (Xopenex)
Selective Beta-Adrenergic Receptor Agonist Drugs, SABA
Salmeterol (Serevent)
Selective Beta-Adrenergic Receptor Agonist Drugs, LABA
Formoterol (Foradil)
Selective Beta-Adrenergic Receptor Agonist Drugs, LABA
SABA MOA
Onset 5 min, Duration 4-6h, rescue inhaler
LABA MOA
Onset 30 min, Duration 12 h, maintenance inhaler, last choice
What must you prescribe with a Beta Adrenergic Receptor Agonist?
Corticosteroid, Contra Indicated without
Adverse effects of Beta-Adrenergic Receptor Agonists
Tachycardia, Decreased serum potassium, tremors, Tolerance
Beta-Adrenergic Receptor Agonists DDIs
Adrenergic, beta blockers
MOA Methalxanthines
Inhibit PDE which breaks down cAMP –> 5’-AMP. More cAMP leads to more relaxation in lungs. Increases mucus clearance.
Clinical use Methylxanthines
Limited because of narrow therapeutic index. Maintenance therapy if you’ve tried everything else.
Therapeutic Index of Methalxanthines
5-15
ADE of Methalxanthines
Happen at any concentration. CNS = seizures, insomnia. Tachycardia, N/V, Tremors. Lots of DDI.
Pharmokinetics of Methalxanthines
90% liver metabolism, 10% excreted unchanged by kidneys
Methylxanthines
Theophylline - PO, Aminophylline - IV.
Theophylline
PO. No mg to mg switching, Methylxanthine.