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What is the problem with B-adrenoceptor agonists and diabetes?

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They stimulate glycogenolysis and thus can cause hyperglycaemia.

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Why are the anticholinergics Ipratropium and tiotropium used in COPD?

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the bronchodilating effects of ipratropium is slower to develop than that of a B2-agonist, but it lasts longer.

Improves quality of life in patients with moderate-severe COPD.

Tiotropium; first-line treatment for patients with mild to severe COPD.

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What kind of drug is Salbutamol?

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Acts on the Beta 2 adrenergic receptors in the smooth muscle. It is a Beta 2 agonist drug.

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Why would you add a LABA?

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If inhaled corticosteroid therapy is insufficient.

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What drugs can trigger an asthma attack?

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B-Blockers

NSAIDS

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Theophyline fo asthma?

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Usage is declining. Use if other drugs not working.

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What do B1 agonists do?

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stimulate cardiac muscle;

increasing rate (chronotropic)

and strength (inotropic),

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conductivity (dromotropic)

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How do Salmeterol and Formoterol work?

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They inhibit the late phase of allergen-induced bronchoconstriction.

(occurs after the bronchodilating effects of shorter-acting drugs have dissipated).

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Which drugs can inact with > therapeutic range of theophylline

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Cimetidine

erthromycin

fluoroquinolone, isoniazid and verapamil.

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What other drug (not salbutamol) is commonly used to treat asthma?

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Ipratropium Bromide

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What is a side effect of tiotropium and ipratropium?

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dry mouth

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What is theophylline used for?

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COPD (20%> in FEV1)

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When are muscarinic antagonists indicated?

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for COPD patients more than asthma patients.

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If usual meds are ineffective for acute asthma attack, what is worth trying?

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magnesium sulphate

2g over 20 minutes via 200ml saline (mark saline bag with time)

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Indications fo theophylline

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Long term use is associated with 20% increase in FEV1.

Reduces dyspnea, increases diaphragmatic contractility.

Increases central respiratory drive.

Increases muociliary clearance, reduces inflammation.

Used to treat COPD that isn’t controlled by B2 agonist and tiotropium.

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What are the three groups of bronchodilators?

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selective B2-adrenoceptor agonists

muscarinic receptor antagonists

theophylline

  • all relax bronchial smooth muscle, but only B2 agonists are used in acute asthmatic attacks.
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Whats the MOA for theophylline?

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acts at CNS and cellular level. Multiple actions on cell types and receptors.

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What group of drugs do respiratory consultants use for the management of asthma (2)?

Name two.

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Xanthines

  • aminophylline
  • theophyline

Corticosteroids

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What is Formoterol?

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Long-acting B2​-receptor agonist

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What is symbicort?

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Symbicort: Budesonide and Formoterol

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Why would you use Ipratropium or Tiotropium in the management of COPD? (chronic bronchitis + emphysema)

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Bronchodilating effect of ipratroprium is slower to develop than that of a B2-agonist, but it lasts longer.

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What is Advair?

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Fluticasone and Salmeterol

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What is Combivent?
Albuterol and ipratropium (used to treat COPD).
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What's the management for mild, persistent asthma?
Corticosteroid inhaler | (may be fluticasone or budesonide)
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Indications of Cromolyn Sodium
Prophylactic use. Indicated for exercise-induced asthma.
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How are corticosteroids used to manage asthma?
Used on a long-term basis to **prevent asthmatic attacks**, rather than to treat acute bronchospasm.
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What are the potential side effects of all B2-agonists?
tachycardia tremor nervousness
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What is Advair (brand)?
**Fluticasone** (corticosteroid) **Salmeterol** (long-acting B2-receptor agonist)
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When are theophyllines used?
**long-term basis to prevent bronchoconstriction** (with asthma or emphysema)
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MOA of theophylline
Acts at the **CNS level** Also cellular level; blocks adenosine receptors, etc. Drug is bronchodilating, anti-inflammatory, and immunosuppressant.
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What kind of drug is Ipratropium Bromide?
anti cholinergic bronchodilator
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Drug interactions of theophylline
**Cimetidine** and **erythromycin** inhibit CYPP1A2 and increase theophylline plasma concentrations. Significant when drug is high in therapeutic range. Also **fluoroquinolone**, **isoniazid** and **verapamil**.
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What is **Symbicort**?
**Budesonide** (corticosteroid) **Formoterol** ( long acting B2 receptor agonist)
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What is Omalizumab?
IgE antagonist given subcutaneously every 2-4 weeks in combination with inhaled corticosteroid therapy. (however this drug can cause allergic reactions)
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What could you mix with Salbutamol for an acute asthma attack (and dose)?
ipratropium bromide 500ug (micrograms)
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Two examples of LABA
**salmeterol** and **formoterol**
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How do the anticholinergic **muscarinic** receptor antagonists work? *(tiotropium and ipratropium)*
They block the bronchoconstricting effect of the vagal nerve (parasympathetic)
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What are the adverse effects of **Leukotriene receptor antagonists** (eg. Montelukast)
Small number of patients can get **hypersensitivity** reactions. Rare cases of **liver injury**. NB\> this group of drugs is highly bound to plasma proteins (\>99%) and are extensively metabolized by hepatic cytochrome P450 enzymes.
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theophylline helps with COPD; in which ways?
**\>20% FEV1** \> diaphragmatic contactility **\> central respiratory drive** \> mucociliary clearance **\< inflammation** (used when COPD not controlled)
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Why is it not advisable to give **steroid inhalers** to children?
Possibly suppress **growth**. (another possible side effect; **oral thrush** from excessive steroid deposition in the mouth)
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What is Salmeterol?
Long-acting B2-receptor agonist
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Side effects of B2 agonists
Tachycardia, tremor, nervousness
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What the the LABAs Salmeterol and Formoterol good for treating?
Late phase of allergen-induced bronchoconstriction, therefore useful at preventing nocturnal asthmatic attacks.
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What type of drugs are Ipratropium and Tiotropium?
Muscarinic receptor antagonists (NB. Ipratroprium is a derivative of **atropine**).
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What is **Montelukast** an example of, and what is its mechanism?
**Leukotriene receptor antagonist** They have a structure similar to cysteinyl leukotrienes, and they **compete** with these substances for the **CysLT1 receptor.**
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What is albuterol?
**Short acting inhaled B2 -agonist** (also levalbuterol)
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What is Symbicort?
Budesonide and Formoterol
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What is an adrenergic agonist?
An adrenergic agonist is a drug that stimulates a response from the adrenergic receptors.
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What is Advair?
**_Advair: Fluticasone and Salmeterol_**
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Some examples of steroid inhalers (4)
**Beclomethasone** Budesonide **Fluticasone** Triamcinolone
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What is the clinical use of **Montelukast** and **Zafirlukast**?
Effective with patients with **allergic asthma**, including **aspirin-sensitive asthma,** and they maybe used to prevent **exercised-induced asthma** when taken at least two hours before the event. Effects of this drug are **accumulative**. Benefit **children** more than adults.
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What are **Salmeterol** and **Formoterol** examples of, and when would they be prescribed?
**Long-acting B2-receptor agonists (LABA),** given twice daily by inhalation for the l**ong-term treatment** of asthma and emphysema. Particularly useful in preventing **nocturnal asthmatic attacks.**
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What kind of neb would you use for an acute asthma attack (and dose)
**5mg** Salbutamol via O2 driven Nebuliser
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What category are ipratropium and tiotropium and what are they primarily used for?
Muscarinic receptor antagonists Primarily used to treat COPD
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How quickly does Salbutamol act, and how long does it last for?
2-5 mins about two hours
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What's the use of LABAs?
Long-term treatment of **asthma** and **emphysema**. Particularly useful for preventing **nocturnal asthmatic attacks.** Salmeterol and Formoterol inhibit the **late phase** of allergen-induced bronchoconstriction.
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Ipratropium is typically a less effective B2-agonist in asthmatic patients, so why is it used in moderate to severe asthma?
Because it has a greater bronchodilating effect when used synergically with another B2 agonist in moderate to severe asthmatics.
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What is Montelukast?
**Leukotriene receptor antagonis**t (they compete for the same leukotriene receptors)
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Indications of Montelukast?
**Allergic asthma** (including aspirin-sensitive asthma) Prevention of **exercise-induced asthma** (take two hours before) **Accumulative** effect. Benefits **_children_** more and adults. Alternative for those not wishing to take steroids (although not so effective). Not as **effective as LABA as add-on to corticosteroids**, but may be safer.
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If serum level of theophylline is too high, then....
* 25mg/L ; **seizures and serious arrhythmias.**
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MOA of Cromolyn Sodium
Stabilize the plasma membrane of mast cells and eosinophils - mast cell stabilizer
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Which drug lasts for 24 hours and is first -line treatment for COPD?
Tiotropium
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A common side effect from Salbutamol
tachycardia
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What is Cromolyn sodium and how does it work?
**Mast cell stabilizer** Stabilizes the plasma membrane of **mast cells** and **eosinophils** to prevent the release of histamine, leukotrienes, and other inflammatory mediators. (works by **blocking flux of Calcium** into the cells).
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What's the advantage of B2 -agonists over nonselective B-receptor agonists?
They relax bronchial smooth muscle without producing so much tachycardia. HOWEVER; higher doses can activate cardiac B1-receptors and cause tachycardia.
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What's the typical dose of prednisolone for an acute asthma attack?
40-60mg orally or IV hydrocortisone 100mg if oral tablets not tolerated.
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Montelukast adverse effects?
use P450 pathway Occasionally hypersensitivity reactions. Rare – liver injury.

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