For severe acute asthma, when nebulisers and inhalers aren’t enough - Beta 2 antagonists, corticosteroids,aminophylline,theophylline

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When do we use them?

For severe acute asthma, when nebulisers and inhalers aren’t enough

Beta 2 antagonists, corticosteroids,aminophylline,theophylline

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Loading dose

Patients not taking any of the drugs before need a loading dose

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What else do pts need

Regular levels checked - 12 hrs after starting infusion of aminophylline and then every 24 hrs

Converting IV to oral before discharge!!!

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