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9 Cards in this Set
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Salbutamol |
Beta-2 receptor antagonist; bronchodilation; 1st line |
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Salmetenol |
Beta-2 receptor antagonist; bronchodilation; used as adjuncts with corticosteroids |
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Ipratopium |
mAChR antagonist; bronchodilation; for patients who are intolerant to Beta-2 |
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Theophylline |
PDE4 antagonist (phosphodiesterase); smooth muscle relaxation and hence bronchodilation; taken orally |
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Montelukast |
Leukotriene receptor antagonist ;bronchodilation & also used as controller; taken orally` |
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Prednisolone |
Glucocorticoids (inhibit COX and upregulate annexin that inhibit 5-lipooxygenase to inhibit leukotrienes production) |
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Beclometasone |
Glucocorticoids (inhibit COX and upregulate annexin that inhibit 5-lipooxygenase to inhibit leukotrienes production) |
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Omalizumab |
IgE antagonist. Prevent histamine release and hence prevent bronchospasm. |
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Cromoglicate |
Prevent reaction to allergens, such as preventing exercise-induced asthma. Used as prophylaxis. |
