Asthma and COPD Pharmacology Flashcards

1
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Anti-IL-5 antibody drugs

A

Mepolizumab, Reslizumab

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2
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Anti-IgE-antibody drugs

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Omalizumab and Dupilumab

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3
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Leukotriene receptor blockers

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Monteleukast, Zafirlukast

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4
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Leukotriene synthesis inhibitors

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Zileuton

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5
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B2 bronchodilators

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b2 specific, quick onset-short duration: Albuterol, Terbutaline
b2 specific, slow onset-long acting:Salmeterol, Formoterol

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6
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Cholinergic antagonist bronchodilators

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Atropine, Ipratropium both no specific, Tiotropium (M3), Umeclidinium

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7
Q

How do LABAs inhibit TH1 differentiation

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Increasing GATA3 transcription to TH2

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8
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B agonists adverse effects

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Hypotension, cardiac arrhythmias, hypok QT prolongation, NV, dec paO2, agitation

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9
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Action of cholinergic antagonists

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Reduce airway smooth muscle constriction
• Decrease mucus secretion
• Reduce airway remodeling (Tiotropium)
• Enhance b2-mediated bronchodilation

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10
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Adverse rxns of cholinergic antagonists

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Pupillary dilation and cycloplegia, on contact
• Constipation
• Urinary retention
• Tachycardia
• Confusion
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11
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Methylxanthines

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Aminophylline and Theophylline

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12
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Methylxanthine actions

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• bronchodilation
• anti-inflammatory effect
• + inotropic & chronotropic
effects
• inc CNS activity
• inc gastric acid secretion
• weak diuretic effect
• inc skeletal muscle strength
(diaphragm)
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13
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Cromolyn sulfate actions

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• Inhibits degranulation of mast cells in the lung
• May alter the activity of chloride channels
• Inhibits the inflammatory response by acting on
eosinophils
• Inhibits cough by their action on airway nerves
• Reduces bronchial hyperactivity associated with
exercise- and antigen- inhaled asthma

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14
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Glucocorticoid actions

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Decrease the production of inflammatory
cytokines and activate anti-inflammatory
genes
• Reduce mucus secretion
• Reduce bronchial hyperactivity
• Enhance the effect of b-2 adrenergic agonists
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15
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Glucocorticoid major adverse reaction

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Cushing syndrome

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16
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Leukotriene that is a neutrophil chemoattractant

A

LTB4

17
Q

LTD4 receptor antagonists

A

Zafirlukast (Accolate)

Monteleukast (Singulair)

18
Q

Leukotriene antagonist adverse reactions

A

Z elevated liver enzymes M viral infections

19
Q

Leukotriene synthesis inhibitor

A

Zileuton

20
Q

Zileuton adverse reactions

A

Elevated hepatic enzymes (cyp1a2)

21
Q

Mepolizumab adverse reaction

A

Shingles

22
Q

Nicotine replacement drug

A

Bupropion

23
Q

Drugs contraindicated in airway disease

A
  • Sedatives
  • Beta Blockers
  • Aspirin and other Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors
24
Q

Respiratory stimulant

A

Doxapram