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ASTHMA OVERVIEW

- Short term goal in the treatment of asthma?

- Long term goal in the treatment of asthma?
- Symptomatic treatment

- Treat the Underlying Inflammatory process
ASTHMA OVERVIEW

- what drug categories are used in the treatment of asthma?
- Muscarinic blockers
- Beta2 agonists
- Corticosteroids

- Theophylline
- Cromolyn sodium
- Leukotriene antagonists
CORTICOSTEROIDS

- list the names of INHALED corticosteroids asthma

- list the names of PO or IV corticosteroids for asthma
- BecloMethasone
- Budesonide
- Fluticasone
- Mometasone

- Prednisone
- Prednisolone
INHALED CORTICOSTEROIDS

- inhaled corticosteroids are indicated for what type of patients?
- those who require regular bronchodilators

- asthma not well controlled
INHALED CORTICOSTEROIDS

- what are some side effects that may be seen with using inhaled corticosteroids?
- Candidiasis (Oropharyngeal)

- ?Retardation of growth in kids?
INHALED CORTICOSTEROIDS

- Inhaled corticosteroids is the cornerstone of ______ asthma treatment in people with _______ to _____ asthma.
- Chronic

- Moderate to Severe
INHALED CORTICOSTEROIDS

- Inhaled corticosteroids MOA in order to INHIBIT?

- Inhaled corticosteroids MOA in order to PREVENT?
- WBC

- Infiltration (cellular infiltration)
- Inflammatory mediators (TNFa & ILs)
PO / IV CORTICOSTEROIDS

- PO or IV corticosteroids are generally reserved for ______ & ______ asthma.
- Severe & Acute

- Persistent
PO / IV CORTICOSTEROIDS

- SE with PO / IV corticosteroids
- Cushings
- Osteoporosis
- Redistribution of fat
- sTriae
- Interruption of Glucose metabolism

- Crappy wound healing
BETA 2 AGONIST

- indications for use in what asthma type

- prophylactic indications in what asthma type
- Acute Bronchoconstriction

- Prophylaxis of exercise-induced asthma
BETA 2 AGONIST

- asthma treatment with Beta2 agonist dose NOT do what?
- resolve underlying inflammation
BETA 2 AGONIST

- effectiveness of Beta 2 agonist will wane if?

- what is the exception to this rule?
- with Chronic use

- Salmeterol
BETA 2 AGONIST

- list the Beta2 agonists
(MAST IF Asthma)

- Metoprotenolol
- Albuterol
- Salmeterol
- Terbutaline

- Isoproterenol
- Formoterol
BETA 2 AGONIST

- which Beta2 agonists are used for acute asthma treatments (aka - short acting Beta2 agonists)

- administered how during asthma attacks?
- Metoprotenolol
- Albuterol

- Nebulizer
- IV
BETA 2 AGONIST

- which Beta2 agonists are used for chronic asthma management?

- administered how?

- usually administered with what other therapy
- Salmeterol
- Formoterol

- Inhalation BID

- Corticosteroids
BETA 2 AGONIST

- Long acting Beta2 agonist drugs are NOT appropriate for what?
- Acute exacerbations of asthma
BETA 2 AGONIST

- describe the morphology of the Beta 2 receptor

- list the actions of Beta2 stimulation
- Gs receptor

(VBUG)
- Vasodilation
- Bronchodilation
- Uterine SM relaxation
- Glycogenolysis
BETA 2 AGONIST

- Terbutaline can also be clinically used for what non-asthma purpose?
- reduce premature uterine contractions
BETA 2 AGONIST

- Salmeterol works for how long?

- Salmeterol may induce what SE?
- more than 12 hours

- Arrhythmia
- Tremors
BETA 2 AGONIST

- which Beta2 agonist should be used as a prophylaxis?
- Salmeterol