XV - Anti-Asthma Drugs Flashcards

1
Q

DOC for acute asthma attacks

A

Salbutamol/Albuterol

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2
Q

Adjunct for asthma maintenance medication

A

Salmeterol

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3
Q

Prophylaxis for nocturnal asthma, SE: seizures, antidote: propanolol

A

Theophylline

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4
Q

Bronchodilator of choice in COPD

A

Ipratropium

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5
Q

Stabilizes mast cells, no bronchodilator effect

A

Cromolyn

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6
Q

DOC for asthma maintenance medication, SE: oral candidiasis, growth stunting

A

Fluticasone

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7
Q

Lipoxygenase inhibitor, SE: increased AST/ALT

A

Zileuton

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8
Q

Blocks slow-reacting substances of anaphylaxis (leukotriene C4, D4, E4)

A

Montelukast

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