Flashcards in Respi Drugs Deck (16):
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More effective respi drug (and less toxic than beta agonist) in patients with COPD
Ipratropium
2
MOA of theophylline
PDE inhibitor
Adenosine receptor antagonist
3
Drug class of theophylline
Methylxanthine
4
Methylxanthine used for intermittent claudication
Pentoxifylline
5
Antidote for theophylline overdose
Beta blocker
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Class of cromolyn
Mast cell stabilizer
7
Moa of cromolyn
Prevents calcium influx and stabilizes mast cells, preventing degranulation and release of histamine, leukotrienes and other mediators
8
Main SE of cromolyn
Airway irritation (often confused with an asthma attack)
9
Main SE of fluticasone
Oropharyngeal candidiasis
10
Lowest systemic steroid toxicity
Ciclesonide
11
Inhibitor of 5-lipoxygenase
Zileuton
12
SE of zileuton
Hepatitis
Elevated LFTs
Flulike sx
13
Montelukast blocks receptors for leukotrienes
C4 D4 E4
14
Montelukast can cause which rare syndrome
Churg strauss
15
Anti IgE antibody
Omalizumab
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