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14 Cards in this Set
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What is the short term therapy for asthma?
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Short acting B2 agonists
Anticholinergics Short acting methylxanthines |
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What is the long term therapy for asthma?
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Corticosteriods
Chromones Long acting B2 agonists Sustained release methylxanthines leukotriene receptor antagonists |
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What is the mechanism of action of B2 agonists?
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Stimulation of B2 receptors on airway smooth muscle resulting in bronchodilation, mast cell membrane stabilization and skeletal muscle stimulation
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What are the side effects of B2 agonists?
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Cardiovascular stimulation
Skeletal muscle tremor Hypokalaemia Irritability Anxiety |
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What is the mechanism of action of theophylline?
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Exact MOA is unclear
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What are the side effects of theophylline?
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GI effects
CNS stimulation Nausea Vomiting Intestinal bleeding Irritability Tremor Insomnia |
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What is the mechanism of action of corticosteriods?
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They inhibit the production of prostaglandins and leukotrienes by inhibiting phosphodiesterase as well as inhibiting neutrophils and eosinophils into tissues
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What are the side effects of corticosteriods?
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Oral candida
Dysphonia Pupurea Bone metabolism Obesity Osteoporosis |
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What are some herbal treatments for asthma?
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Baical skullcap
Echinacea Adhatoda Elecampane Tylophora |
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What are some nutritional therapies for asthma?
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Fish oil
B6 Vit C Quercetin Beta cartone B12 Magnesium Grape seed extract |
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What are some herb/drug interactions with theophylline?
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SJW - reduced drug effects
Cayenne - increase theophylline absorption |
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What are the nutrient/drug interactions with theophylline?
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B6 - reduce side effects
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What are some herb/drug interactions with corticosteriods?
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Licorice - reduced side effects
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What are some nutrient/drug interactions with corticosteriods?
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Calcium - reduced side effects
Chromium - reduced side effects Vit C - reduced absorption, supplement |
