Inhalers Flashcards
1
Q
The 3 types of bronchodilators and examples:
A
Beta-2 agonists- salbutamol
Antimuscarinics- ipratropium and tiotropium
2
Q
What is salbutamol used for?
A
Salbutamol is used to relieve symptoms of asthma and COPD.
3
Q
What is ipratropium and tiotropium used for?
A
Ipratropium works by relaxing and opening the air passages to the lungs to make breathing easier.
Tiotropium is used to manage the symptoms of COPD.
4
Q
Examples of corticosteroids and what are their uses:
A
CICLESONIDE- used to treat asthma and allergic rhinitis.
BETAMETHASONE- used for asthma and COPD.
