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COD N2 asthma meds
COD N2 Asthma Medication
Question | Answer |
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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 |