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Pharmacology Respiratory drugs (non inflammatory)

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drugs for asthma and COPD

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BAM

  1. B - beta agonists (albuterol)
  2. A -anticholinergics (ipatropium)
  3. M - methylxanthines (theophylline)

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bronchodilators

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open up the bronchioles in increase gas exchange and ventilation

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do bronchodilators treat inflammation?

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no

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what drugs are most effective against acute bronchospasms?

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inhaled beta 2 andrenergic agonists

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PO beta 2 andrenergic agonists used for

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long term on a fixed schedule (PO albuterol)

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inhaled long acting beta 2 andrenergic agonists

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used for a long term on a fixed schedule for COPD (salmeterol/formoterol)

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inhaled short acting beta 2 andrenergic agonists

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PRN, used for ongoing attack but not for prevention (albuterol)

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What is the fastest acting rescue inhaler?

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albuterol

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what are the adverse effect of albuterol?

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tachycardia, angina, muscle tremor, anxiety, insomnia

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DO NOT TAKE ALBUTEROL WITH? WHY?

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beta blockers and nsaids. can cause bronchospasms.

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what is used for bronchoconstriction

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epinephrine (adrenaline)

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route for epinephrine n how long until effects start?

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subQ injection/inhalation. 5 minutes

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anticholinergic bronchodilators

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blocks mucus receptors (decreasing mucus) and reduces bronchoconstriction (dilates em)

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anticholinergic bronchodilators are called ____ for asthma

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ipatropium/tiotropium

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side effects for anticholinergic bronchodilators

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cough, nervousness, GI upset, headache, dizziness

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what condition is anticholinergic bronchodilators contraindicated for

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glaucoma bc paradoxical bronchospasm has occured

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methylxanthines prototype drug

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theophylline

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what should you tell a patient taking theophylline

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avoid cimetidine, ciprofloxacin, and caffeine (coffee, energy drinks, etc.)

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what do methylxanthines (theophylline) do

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relax bronchial smooth muscle

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can methylxanthines (theophylline) be used to treat COPD?

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yes but only as a second line drug (ie. use the obvious options first)

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methylxanthines (theophylline) toxicity is?

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>20 mcg/mL, leads to seizures,tachycardia, dysrhythmias