W9/L8: Airway pharmacology Flashcards
1
Q
What are some long-acting beta agonists?
A
Salmeterol
Formoterol
2
Q
What’s the ultra long-acting beta agonist?
“uLABA”
A
Indacaterol
3
Q
What are GCCs indicated in asthma?
A
If the beta2-agonist is needed more than 3x per week
4
Q
What are some iGCCs?
A
Beclomethasone diproprionate
Budesonide
Fluticasone proprionate
5
Q
What are some A/Es of iGCCs?
A
Dysphonia
Oral candidiasis
Decreases serum cortisol
6
Q
What are some A/E of oral GCCs?
A
Osteoporosis Diabetes Muscle wasting Hypertension Must be weaned off to avoid withdrawal
7
Q
What intervention has the greatest capacity to influence the natural history of COPD?
A
Smoking cessation
