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Common name for Short Acting Beta2 (β2) Adrenergic Agonists SABA- Bronchodilators
What do Bronchodilators (SABA) treat? Asthma
The MOA for bronchodilators (SABA) Bind to beta2 (β2) receptors Relax bronchial smooth muscle Reverse bronchospasm & open airways
What is the onset of action for SABA and the duration of action? quick onset (15min), with short duration (2-6 hours)
Which inhalers are considered "rescue" inhalers? bronchodilators (SABA)- for asthma attacks to open airways
Common adverse reactions for SABA (bronchodilators) Palpitations, tachycardia, nervousness
Common Aux labels for bronchodilators (SABA) Shake Well Before Use (for most Metered-Dose Inhalers) Do Not Exceed Recommended Dose (*on all SABAs*)
Airomir or Ventolin (brand name); what is the generic? salbutamol (generic)
Dosage of Ventolin is: Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) – 100mcg per dose (1 dose = 1 puff or inhalation) Commonly dosed: 1-2 puffs Q4-6H Nebules
Bricanyl (brand name); what is generic? Terbutaline (generic)
Dosage forms for Bricanyl Turbuhaler – 0.5mg per dose
Common name for Long Acting Beta2 (β2) Adrenergic Agonists (LABA) LABA- bronchodilators
What do bronchodilators (LABA) treat? Asthma
The MOA for bronchodilators (LABA) Bind to beta2 (β2) receptors Relax bronchial smooth muscle Reverse bronchospasm & open airways
What is the onset of action for LABA and duration of action? Longer onset of action (take longer to work than SABAs) Longer duration of action (effect lasts longer than SABAs)
Why are LABAs used? help control asthma
What should LABA bronchodilators be used with? Inhaled Corticosteroids
Common adverse reactions for LABA (bronchodilator) Palpitations, tachycardia, nervousness
Common Aux labels for LABA (bronchodilators) Shake Well Before Use (for most Metered-Dose Inhalers only) Do Not Exceed Recommended Dose (*on all LABAs*)
Oxeze (brand name); what is the generic? Formoterol (generic)
Serevent (brand name); what is the generic? Salmeterol (generic)
Dosage forms for Oxeze Turbuhaler – 6mcg, 12mcg per inhalation
Dosage forms for Serevent Diskus – 50mcg per inhalation
What do anticholinergics treat? Asthma COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
How do anticholinergics work? Causes bronchodilation
Common adverse reactions for anticholinergics Blurred vision, difficulty urinating, dry mouth
Atrovent (brand name); what is the generic? Ipratropium (generic)
Spiriva (brand name); what is the generic? Tiotropium (genreic)
Seebri Breezhaler (brand name); what is generic? glycopyrronium (generic)
Dosages for Atrovent Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) – 20mcg per inhalation Nebules
Dosage forms for Spiriva Inhaled Capsules – 18mcg per capsule Dosage: 1 capsules each morning
Which anticholinergic requires a handihaler? Spiriva
Dosage forms for Seebri Breezhaler Inhalation of 50 mcg glycopryrronium hard capsule Dosage: 1 capsule daily NOTE: DO NOT EAT THE CAPSULE
Common name for Inhaled Corticosteroids Steroids-ICS
Common ending for ICS (inhaled corticosteroids) -sone -ide
What do inhaled corticosteroids treat? Asthma COPD
How do ICS inhalers work? Decrease pro-inflammatory substances
Why are ICS used? Used to help control asthma
How often are ICS inhalers used? Commonly dosed twice daily
Adverse reactions for inhaled corticosteroids Thrush (fungal infection in mouth)
Common Aux labels for ICS inhalers Rinse Mouth After Use (all inhaled steroids – This is to help prevent thrush) Shake Well Before Use (most Metered Dose Inhalers)
Alvesco (brand name); what is generic? Ciclesonide
Flovent (brand name); what is generic? Fluticasone
Dosages for Alvesco Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) – 100mcg per dose, 200mcg per dose
Dosages for Flovent Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) – 50mcg per dose, 125mcg per dose, 250mcg per dose Diskus
QVAR (brand name);what is the generic? Beclomethasone
What is dosage of Pulmicort? Turbuhaler – 100mcg per dose, 200mcg per dose, 400mcg per dose
What do combination LABA + ICS treat? Asthma COPD
Common adverse reaction for LABA + ICS combinations Thrush
How often are LABA + ICS combos administered? Commonly dosed twice daily
Common Aux labels or LABA + ICS combos Rinse Mouth After Use Do Not Exceed Recommended Dose Shake Well Before Use (Metered Dose Inhalers only)
Advair (brand name); what is generic? Salmeterol + Fluticasone
Symbicort (brand name); what is generic? Formoterol + Budesonide
Zenhale (brand name); what is generic? Formoterol + Mometasone
What forms do Advair come in? Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) Diskus
What forms do Symbicort come in? Turbuhaler
What forms do Zenhale come in? Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI)
common ending for anticholinergics -tropium
common ending for LABA -terol
Common ending for SABA -mol
Pulmicort (brand name); what is the generic? Budesonide
Common ending for SABA -mol
Pulmicort (brand name); what is the generic? Budesonide
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