XV - Anti-Asthma Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
DOC for acute asthma attacks
A
Salbutamol/Albuterol
2
Q
Adjunct for asthma maintenance medication
A
Salmeterol
3
Q
Prophylaxis for nocturnal asthma, SE: seizures, antidote: propanolol
A
Theophylline
4
Q
Bronchodilator of choice in COPD
A
Ipratropium
5
Q
Stabilizes mast cells, no bronchodilator effect
A
Cromolyn
6
Q
DOC for asthma maintenance medication, SE: oral candidiasis, growth stunting
A
Fluticasone
7
Q
Lipoxygenase inhibitor, SE: increased AST/ALT
A
Zileuton
8
Q
Blocks slow-reacting substances of anaphylaxis (leukotriene C4, D4, E4)
A
Montelukast