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03 - Pharmacotherapy

Module 3 Pharmacotherapy

Generic nameDrug overview
albuterol inhaler Brand name: ProAir; Ventolin; Proventil Class: SABA (Short-acting beta agonist) Indication: Bronchospasm Pearls: - Albuterol MDIs (metered-dose inhalers) are commonly referred to as "rescue inhalers" - ADR: Increased heart rate; palpitations
levalbuterol inhaler Brand name: Xopenex Class: SABA (Short-acting beta agonist) Indication: Bronchospasm Pearls: - Levalbuterol MDIs (metered-dose inhalers) are commonly referred to as "rescue inhalers" - ADR: Increased heart rate; palpitations
albuterol nebulizer solution Brand name: N/A Class: SABA (Short-acting beta agonist) Indication: Bronchospasm Pearls: - Must be administered using a nebulizer - ADR: Increased heart rate; palpitations
fluticasone inhaler Brand name: Flovent Class: ICS (Inhaled corticosteroid) Indication: Asthma maintenance Pearls: - Rinse mouth after ICS use (prevents oral thrush)
beclomethasone Brand name: Qvar Class: ICS (Inhaled corticosteroid) Indication: Asthma maintenance Pearls: - Rinse mouth after ICS use (prevents oral thrush)
tiotropium Brand name: Spiriva Class: LAMA (Long-acting muscarinic agent) Indication: Asthma/COPD maintenance Pearls:
umeclidinium Brand name: Incruse Class: LAMA (Long-acting muscarinic agent) Indication: Asthma/COPD maintenance Pearls:
salmeterol Brand name: Serevent Class: LABA (Long-acting beta agonist) Indication: Asthma/COPD maintenance Pearls:
formoterol / budesonide Brand name: Symbicort Class: LABA / ICS Indication: Asthma/COPD maintenance and/or rescue Pearls: - Can be used for SMART therapy (single maintenance and reliever inhaler) - Rinse mouth after ICS use (prevents oral thrush)
salmeterol / fluticasone Brand name: Advair Class: LABA / ICS Indication: Asthma/COPD maintenance Pearls: - Rinse mouth after ICS use (prevents oral thrush)
vilanterol / fluticasone Brand name: Breo Ellipta Class: LABA / ICS Indication: Asthma/COPD maintenance Pearls:
formoterol / mometasone Brand name: Dulera Class: LABA / ICS Indication: Asthma/COPD maintenance Pearls: - Rinse mouth after ICS use (prevents oral thrush)
vilanterol / umeclidinium Brand name: Anoro Ellipta Class: LABA / LAMA Indication: Asthma/COPD maintenance Pearls:
vilanterol / umeclidinium / fluticasone Brand name: Trelegy Ellipta Class: LABA / LAMA / ICS Indication: Asthma/COPD maintenance Pearls: - Rinse mouth after ICS use (prevents oral thrush)
montelukast Brand name: Singulair Class: Leukotriene-receptor antagonist Indication: Asthma maintenance; allergy management Pearls: - Boxed warning: Neuropsychiatric events (e.g., depression, suicidal thoughts). More common during initiation and dosage changes.
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