Resp drugs

Question 1

What is asthma treatment algorithm

Answer 1

1. Always SABA
2. ICS
3. ICS + LABA
4. Adjust ICS/LABA or add CysLt/theophylline/LAMA along with ICS (and LABA if still indicated)
5. Adjust doses or consider 4th add on
6. ICS and oral sterois

Question 2

COPD treatment algorithm

Answer 2

1. bronchodilator (ICS/SABA?)
2. LABA/LAMA
3. LABA + LAMA or ICS + LABA

Question 3

What are the names of common resp drugs

Answer 3

SABA - salbutamol
LABA - salmetarol
SAMA - ipratropium
LAMA - tiotropium

Question 4

What is ICS

Answer 4

Glucocorticoids, corticosteroids

Question 5

What are methylxanthines (examples, side effect)

Answer 5

Theophylline, narrow therapeutic window and generally cause GI upset