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Week 6: Bronchodilators Flashcards

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What drug class is Albuterol (ProAir) in and indications for use? “terol’s”

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SABA - short-acting beta-2 receptor agonist - also has a mild effect on beta-1 receptors as well

  • used for asthma and COPD
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Albuterol (SABAs) Pharmacodynamics

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  • acts on the smooth muscle of the bronchi to reverse bronchospasm by activating beta 2 receptors in the lungs increasing vital capacity and airflow
  • also has some effect on beta 1 receptors in the heart - causes side effects tachycardia, nervousness, etc.
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Albuterol cautions/contraindications

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  • avoid in arrhythmias that cause tachycardia and pheochromocytoma (adrenal tumor- increased sympathetic response)
  • can cause HTN
  • caution in pts with CV disease (CHF, HTN), diabetes, glaucoma, and hyperthyroidism
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Albuterol/SABA ADRs (usually transient)

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tachycardia, dizziness, palpitations, tremors, nervousness, headache - ** due to effect on beta 1 receptors in the heart**

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In Levalbuterol (Xopinex), the S-isomer has been removed. Why is this important?

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This leaves only the R-isomer which is selective to beta-2 - removes the cardiovascular and CNS ADRs (tremors, tachycardia, etc.)

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Examples of other SABAs

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  • terbutaline (Brethine, Brethaire)
  • metaproterenol (Alupent)
  • pirbuterol (Maxair)
  • levalbuterol (Xopenex)
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Three drug classes used for asthma

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SABA - short-acting Beta 2 receptor antagonists

LABA - long-acting Beta 2 receptor antagonists **not as monotherapy in asthma**

ICS - inhaled corticosteroids

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Salmeterol (Serevent) [LABA] MOA

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  • relaxes bronchial smooth muscle by selective action on beta 2 receptors

3 advantanges:

  • Quick onset of action
  • Long MOA- last longer
  • More selective to Beta-2 receptors which decreases the prevalence of side effects
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Salmeterol (Serevent) drug class

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Long-acting beta 2 receptor agonist (LABA)

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Other examples of LABA medications

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  • formoterol (Foradil) - taken Q 12 hrs
  • vilanterol (Breo Ellipta) - Ultra long acting - taken QD “Very easy to take”
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LABA cautions/contraindications

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  • NOT to be used as mono-therapy in patients with asthma (Serevent and Foradil) - causes downregulation of beta-2 receptors if used alone so in emergencies, short-acting beta-2 receptor antagonist medications (Albuterol) will not work - leads to increase in asthma intubations and death
  • caution in pts with cardiovascular dz, diabetes, hyperthyroidism, glaucoma
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Should a patient with asthma or COPD be placed on a beta blocker?

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  • patients who are taking SABA and LABAs should not take non-selective beta blockers. (ex. Propranolol, Carvadelol, Labetalol)

MR BEAN is selective and has no Nads. If a beta blocker begins with any letter in MR BEAN - it is beta 1 selective only except Nadolol (is non-selective). These beta-1 selective beta blockers would be OK to give with beta-2 antagonist drugs.

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What drug class contains Theophylline?

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Xanthine dervatives

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Theophylline/xanthine dervatives MOA

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  • general bronchodilator - leads to relaxation of smooth muscle
  • sympathamometic - works on the sympathetic nervous system: CNS stim., CV effects, increased fight/flight - has similar chemical structure to caffeine
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Theophylline - important to remember

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  • has a narrow therapeutic index - requires monitoring through blood draws
  • therapeutic range is 10-20 mcg/mL
  • metabolized extensively via CYP 450 into caffeine so inhibitors (such as -azoles) will increase the effects and increase chance of toxicity
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Xanthine derivatives ADRs

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CNS effects: irritability, restlessness, seizures, insomnia

GI effects: reflux, worsening heartburn, appetite supression

Cardiac effects: palpitations, tachycardia, hypotension and life-threatening arrhythmias-torsades

Serum level >20 - N/V/D, insomnia, greater irritability, change in BP

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If serum blood of Theophylline is >35 (toxic level), what ADRs can occur?

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  • seizures, cardiac arrhythmias/torsade’s, death
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Theophylline/Xanthine derivatives cautions/ contraindications

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  • monitor closely in cardiovascular disease
  • avoid in pts w/ hx of seizures, peptic ulcer dz
  • educate patient to avoid smoking and caffeine
  • educate pt on the signs of toxicity
  • educate pt to maintain a steady diet
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Ipratropium bromide (Atrovent) / SAMA MOA

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selectively blocks M3 receptors in the lungs causing bronchodilation - muscarinic receptor antagonist

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SAMA “-tropium” indictations and MOA

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Mostly used for COPD - may be used in asthma exacerbation with albuterol (DuoNeb)

  • selectively block the muscarinic 3 receptors in bronchial smooth muscle causing bronchodilation
  • also have anticholinergic effects because muscarinic receptors are cholinergic receptors

Ipratropium bromide (Atrovent) = Immediate effects

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Atrovent/Ipratropium bromide cautions/ contraindications

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  • not used for acute bronchospasm
  • due to anticholinergic effects: avoid in pts with urinary retention, BPH, and closed-angle glaucoma

(Anticholinergic effects: patients can’t see, pee, spit, shit, or think)

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Atrovent / SAMA adverse drug effects

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cough, dry mouth, mouth and throat irritation, dyspepsia, nausea and vomiting

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Atrovent/SAMA patient education

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  • after use, rinse mouth and spit it out
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Tiotropium bromide (Spiriva) Indications for use and MOA - LAMAs

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Used primarily for COPD to control symptoms

Selectively block the muscarinic 3 receptors (muscarinic 3 receptor antagonist) in the lungs leading to smooth muscle bronchodilation

  • long acting anticholinergic/muscarinic agent
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Tiotropium bromide (Spiriva) cautions/ contraindications

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  • due to anticholinergic effects: avoid in pts with urinary retention, BPH, and closed-angle glaucoma
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LAMA Adverse Drug Reactions

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  • dry mouth, pharyngitis, upper respiratory infection, headache, mouth irritation - not approved for children < 12 years old
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LAMA patient education

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  • Rinse mouth after inhaling medication

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