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COD N2 asthma meds
COD N2 Asthma Medication
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| what is Epinephrine, Isoproterenol, Metaproterenol, Terbutaline, Isoetharine, Albuterol, Bitolterol, Pirbuterol, Salmeterol | Adrenergic Stimulants |
| Atropine, Ipratropium bromide | Anticolinergics |
| Theophylline, Aminophylline | Methlxanthines |
| Cormolyn sodium, Nedocromil | Mast Cell Stabilizers |
| Zafirlukast, Zileuton | Leukotriene Modifiers |
| Beclomethasone dipropionate, Triamcinalone acetonide, Flunisolide, Dexamethasone sodium phosphate | Corticosteroids |
| Alternative to to inhaled corticosteroid therapy, not for accute attacks, used in ages 12+, reduces the need for short acting inhalers, can inhibit liver enzymes | Leukotriene Modifiers |
| Blocks early and late responses to inhaled antigens. Prevents bronchoconstriction in response to inhaling cold air, not effective in treating accute attack, may take several weeks to see benefit | Mast Cell Stabilizers |
| take medication on an empty stomach, notify the physician if a change in color or stools or urine or if jauntice develops | Leukotreine Modifiers |
| Potent bronchodilators | Anticolinergics |
| Chemically related to caffine | Methylxanthines |
| Has a narrow margine of safety, monitor serum levels | Theophylline |
| Treatment of choice when treating accute bronchial asthma | Adrenergic Stimulants |