inhalers

Answer 1

Flashcard 1:

Front:
Brand Name: Ventolin, Salamol

Back:

Drug Name (Generic): Salbutamol

Device Type: MDI (Aerosol)

Indication: COPD 1st line (if patient cannot inhale deep and quick), Asthma PRN (<3/week)

Key Counseling Points:

Slow, steady inhalation.

Use with a spacer for better medication deposition.

Most effective for short-term relief.

Answer 2

Easy-breath

Back:

Drug Name (Generic): Salbutamol

Device Type: MDI

Indication: Asthma PRN (if difficulty inhaling deep)

Key Counseling Points:

Slow, steady inhalation.

A spacer helps with effective medication deposition.

Answer 3

Bricanyl Turbohaler

Back:

Drug Name (Generic): Terbutaline

Device Type: DPI

Indication: 1st line COPD as needed

Key Counseling Points:

Fast, deep inhalation required.

Always ensure correct inhalation techniq

Answer 4

Atimos Modulite

Back:

Drug Name (Generic): Formoterol

Device Type: MDI

Indication: Used with ICS for asthma or COPD

Key Counseling Points:

Slow and steady inhalation.

Do not use alone—requires ICS.

Helps with long-term control, not acute symptoms.

Answer 5

Serevent

Back:

Drug Name (Generic): Salmeterol

Device Type: MDI

Indication: Asthma or COPD (requires ICS)

Key Counseling Points:

Slow and steady inhalation.

Always combine with ICS for effective asthma treatment.

Answer 6

Eklira Genuair

Back:

Drug Name (Generic): Aclidinium

Device Type: DPI

Indication: COPD

Key Counseling Points:

Deep, fast inhalation.

Side Effects: Dry mouth, headache, cough

Answer 7

Spiriva Handihaler

Back:

Drug Name (Generic): Tiotropium

Device Type: Inhalation powder, hard capsule

Indication: COPD

Key Counseling Points:

Deep, fast inhalation technique.

Side Effects: Dry mouth, constipation.

Answer 8

Seebri Breezhaler

Back:

Drug Name (Generic): Glycopyrronium

Device Type: Inhalation powder, hard capsule

Indication: COPD

Key Counseling Points:

Deep, fast inhalation required.

Answer 9

Clenil Modulite

Back:

Drug Name (Generic): Beclometasone

Device Type: MDI

Indication: Asthma (initial therapy)

Key Counseling Points:

Slow and steady inhalation.

First-line for asthma therapy.

Can be used with SABA (Salbutamol) PRN.

Answer 10

Flixotide Evohaler

Back:

Drug Name (Generic): Fluticasone Propionate

Device Type: MDI

Indication: Asthma or COPD

Key Counseling Points:

Slow, steady inhalation.

Used for long-term asthma control.

Answer 11

Pulmicort Turbohaler

Back:

Drug Name (Generic): Budesonide

Device Type: DPI

Indication: Asthma and COPD

Key Counseling Points:

Deep, fast inhalation.

Side Effects: Cough, dry mouth.

Answer 12

Duaklir Genuair

Back:

Drug Name (Generic): Formoterol + Aclidinium

Device Type: DPI

Indication: COPD (Symptomatic, no exacerbations)

Key Counseling Points:

Fast, deep inhalation.

Answer 13

Seretide Evohaler

Back:

Drug Name (Generic): Fluticasone Propionate + Salmeterol

Device Type: MDI

Indication: Asthma or COPD

Key Counseling Points:

Slow and steady inhalation.

Side Effects: Oral thrush, headache, hoarseness.

Important: Can be used for both long-term control and as a quick relief in severe symptoms.

Answer 14

Fostair MDI

Back:

Drug Name (Generic): Beclometasone + Formoterol

Device Type: MDI

Indication: COPD with FEV <50% BD or >2/year exacerbations

Key Counseling Points:

Slow and steady inhalation.

Requires spacer for proper medication delivery.

Answer 15

Trimbow MDI

Back:

Drug Name (Generic): Beclometasone Dipropionate + Formoterol + Glycopyrronium

Device Type: MDI

Indication: Moderate to severe COPD

Key Counseling Points:

Slow, steady inhalation technique.

Used for patients with moderate-to-severe COPD.

Answer 16

Relvar Ellipta

Back:

Drug Name (Generic): Fluticasone Furoate + Vilanterol

Device Type: DPI

Indication: COPD with exacerbations, Asthma (if ICS alone + SABA not effective)

Key Counseling Points:

Fast, deep inhalation.