KEY CONCEPTS FOR BIO 290 EXAM 7- DRUGS AND
TREATMENTS STUDY GUIDE WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTION!!
Albuterol
SABA- Short-acting beta-2-agonist; IND: bronchospasm; rescue inhaler and
preventative; ADV: tachycardia, tremors, palpitations.
Ipratropium
SAMA - Short-acting muscarinic antagonist (Anticholinergic); IND:
bronchospasm; ADV: DUCT (Dry mouth, urinary retention, constipation,
tachycardia).
Beclomethasone
ICS (inhaled corticosteroid); reduces inflammation; IND: persistent asthma; ADV:
candidiasis/thrush, dysphonia (hoarseness); Pt education: rinse mouth after to
avoid thrush.
Cromolyn
Mast cell stabilizer (histamine).
Montelukast
Blocks leukotriene receptors, decreasing inflammation; ADV: suicidal ideation.
Theophylline
, IND: asthma prophylaxis, status asthmaticus, COPD; ADV: narrow therapeutic
window, tachycardia, caffeine-like effects; Pt education: requires regular labs to
avoid toxicity.
Omalizumab
Anti-IgE antibody; -mab = monoclonal antibody; IND: moderate-severe persistent
asthma.
Diphenhydramine
1st generation antihistamine (anticholinergic effects); IND: allergic reaction; ADV:
DDUCCT (dry mouth, dry eyes, urinary retention, confusion, constipation,
tachycardia), drowsiness.
Fexofenadine
2nd generation antihistamine; IND: allergic rhinitis; ADV: GI upset (dyspepsia),
dry mouth, headache, no drowsiness.
Treatment options for acute asthma exacerbation
Albuterol, Ipratropium, Cromolyn, Theophylline.
Recommended medications for mild to moderate asthma
Albuterol, cromolyn, theophylline (prophylaxis), Beclomethasone, Montelukast.
TREATMENTS STUDY GUIDE WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTION!!
Albuterol
SABA- Short-acting beta-2-agonist; IND: bronchospasm; rescue inhaler and
preventative; ADV: tachycardia, tremors, palpitations.
Ipratropium
SAMA - Short-acting muscarinic antagonist (Anticholinergic); IND:
bronchospasm; ADV: DUCT (Dry mouth, urinary retention, constipation,
tachycardia).
Beclomethasone
ICS (inhaled corticosteroid); reduces inflammation; IND: persistent asthma; ADV:
candidiasis/thrush, dysphonia (hoarseness); Pt education: rinse mouth after to
avoid thrush.
Cromolyn
Mast cell stabilizer (histamine).
Montelukast
Blocks leukotriene receptors, decreasing inflammation; ADV: suicidal ideation.
Theophylline
, IND: asthma prophylaxis, status asthmaticus, COPD; ADV: narrow therapeutic
window, tachycardia, caffeine-like effects; Pt education: requires regular labs to
avoid toxicity.
Omalizumab
Anti-IgE antibody; -mab = monoclonal antibody; IND: moderate-severe persistent
asthma.
Diphenhydramine
1st generation antihistamine (anticholinergic effects); IND: allergic reaction; ADV:
DDUCCT (dry mouth, dry eyes, urinary retention, confusion, constipation,
tachycardia), drowsiness.
Fexofenadine
2nd generation antihistamine; IND: allergic rhinitis; ADV: GI upset (dyspepsia),
dry mouth, headache, no drowsiness.
Treatment options for acute asthma exacerbation
Albuterol, Ipratropium, Cromolyn, Theophylline.
Recommended medications for mild to moderate asthma
Albuterol, cromolyn, theophylline (prophylaxis), Beclomethasone, Montelukast.
