Pharmacology Respiratory drugs (anti inflammatory) Flashcards


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Anti inflammatory drugs for the respiration system

SLM

  • S - steroids (beclomethasone)
  • L - leukotriene inhibitors (montelukast)
  • M - mast cell stabilizers (cromolyn)

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inhaled glucosteroids

  • beclomethasone
  • budesonide
  • fluticasone propinate
  • mometasone furoate

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PO glucosteroids

  • prednisone
  • methylprednisolone

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what is used PRN to prevent chronic asthma

beclomethasone

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side effects of beclomethasone

oropharyngeal candidasis, hoarseness

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glucocorticoid/long acting beta2-andrenergic agonist combinations

  1. flumicasone/salmeterol
  2. budesonide/formoterol
  3. mometasone/formoterol

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leukotriene modifer prototype drug

montelukast

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montelukast is a ____

second line therapy drug

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route for montelukast is

PO

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how long does montelukast take to start its effects

2 weeks

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montelukast BBW

neuropsychiatric effects

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prototype drug of immunosuppressant monoclonal antibodies

omalizumab

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What do we use for severe allergic asthma

omalizumab!

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what does omalizumab do?

inhibits IgE bindingto mast and basophils, reducing allergic response

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omalizumab BBW

anaphylaxis after first dose and after 1 year of using it

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prototype drug of mast cell stabilizer

cromolyn sodium

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when do we use cromolyn sodium

if the pt is allergic to glucocorticoid steroids

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is cromolyn sodium good for acute attacks or for prophylaxis?

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