Resp Drugs Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
Which drug is used as maintenance therapy?
A
Inhaled corticosteroids
2
Q
Which drug has a narrow therapeutic index?
A
Theophylline methylxanthines, non specific inhibitor of phosphodiesterase which causes cAMP increase
3
Q
Which drug is useful in aspirin induced asthma?
A
Montelukaust which blocks leukotriene receptors
4
Q
Which drug is primarily usedi in COPD?
A
Ipatropium a LAMA which acts as a shotrt acting bronchodilator
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