COPD drugs - Pharm II (Latha)

what is the dug for short acting beta 2 adrenergic bronchodilator?

albuterol

what is the MOA for albuterol?

bronchodilator
also stops bronchspasms

What is the onset of albuterol?

within 5 mintues (why its called a rescue inhaler)

What are the side effects of albuterol?

-Tachycardia, tremors, nervousness, insomnia, nausea, headache dizziness, cough, dry mouth

What are the anticholenergic and antimuscinaric drugs?

ipratroprium and tiotroprium

what is the MOA of ipratroprium (SAMA) and
tiotroprium (LAMA)?

relax bronchiole smooth muscles by selective action on muscinaric receptors and cut back on mucous secretion of
SAMA -short acting
LAMA - long acting

What are side affects of SAMA and LAMA?

dry mouth
hoarseness
increased intra-occular pressure
urinary retention
Cant pee. cant see. can't sit. can't shit.

What is the onset of SAMA?
duration?

onset: 12 minutes
duration: 6-8 hours

What is the onset of LAMA?
duration?

onset: 20 minutes
duration: 24 hours

what are the categories of steroids?

sones"
inhaled: beclomethsone
systemic: prednisone, methylprednisone, hydrocortisone

What is the MOA of corticosteroids?

suppress airway inflammation which reduces airflow obstruction
suppress cytokine production
suppress recruitment of eosinophils

What are the adverse effects of corticosteroids?

more doses --> more effects
hunger, thrush, myopathy, hypokalemia, skin bruising, ulcers, cataracts, ulcers, thinning of bones/osteoporosis

what are the adverse effects of beclomethasone specifically?

oral candidiasis, hoarseness, difficulty speaking, suppression of adrenal function, bone de-mineralization, muscle wasting, hyperglycemia, peptic ulcer disease, infection, fluid and electrolyte balance

What are the drugs in the methlyzanthines class of drugs?

theophylline and aminophylline

What is the MOA of theophylline?

relaxes bronchial smooth muscle and bronchdilation

What is inportant about administration of theophylline?

its used as "add-on" therapy
used for long term control

What are the adverse effects of theophylline?

N/V
agitation, nervousness, insomnia, seizures when toxic
arrhythmia

when is theophylline contraindicated?

caffeine consumption and contraindicated with smoking

what are the therapeutic levels of theophylline

5-15 mcg/mL

what time fo day shoudl pts take their corticosteroids?

in the morning (adverse effect --> insomnia)

what shoudl be monitored when pts are taking corticosteroids

glucose - even if they arent diabetic, they make get hyperglycemia