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LABA for asthma prophylaxis only? Not for relief. Never used alone.

A

Salmeterol

May inc mortality and precipitate arrhythmia

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DOC for acute asthma attacks?

A

Salbutamol

SABA - tachycardia tremors tachyphylaxis tolerance

2
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Muscarinic receptor antagonist for asthma and COPD? Cause dry mouth

A

Ipratropium

3
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Inhibit phosphodiesterase, cause bronchodilation for asthma prophylaxis against nocturnal attacks?

A

Theophylline

4
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Antidote for overdose of theophylline?

A

Beta blocker

5
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AE of theophylline?

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GI distress. Seizures. Insomnia. Tremors.

6
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Mast cell stabilizer for asthma and ophthalmic nasopharyngeal and GI allergies?

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Cromolyn

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Cromolyn MOA?

AE?

A

Prevent calcium influx. Stabilize mast cells. Prevent release of histamine.
AE: Cough, airway irritation

8
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Corticosteroid that inhibits PLA2, used as DOC for asthma prophylaxis? Also for allergic rhinitis

A

Fluticasone

9
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DOC for status asthmaticus?

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IV Hydrocortisone

10
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Common SE of fluticasone?

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Oral candidiasis

Adrenal suppression