Asthma Treatments Flashcards
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What are the 5 side effects of Cromones?
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Throat Irritation Coughing Headaches Runny Nose Breathing Difficulties
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What is Ipratropium?
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An antimuscarinic bronchodilator
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Q
How do antimuscarinic bronchodilators work?
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They block M receptors to inhibit bronchoconstriction
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Q
What are Nedocromil Sodium and Sodium Cromoglicate?
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Cromones
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Q
How do Cromones work?
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They inhibit the release of chemicals from inflammatory cells and prevent bronchospam
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Q
What are the 2 side effects of Ipratropium?
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Dry Mouth
Precipitate Glaucoma