Term
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Definition
SABA
Albuterol 90mcg/puff
Rescue inhaler
Asthma/COPD: 2 puffs q 4-6h prn
ADE: tremor, tachycardia, elevated BP |
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Term
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Definition
SABA
Albuterol 90mcg/puff
Rescue inhaler
Asthma/COPD: 2 puffs q 4-6h prn
ADE: tremor, tachycardia, elevated BP |
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Term
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Definition
SABA
Pirbuterol 0.2mg/puff
Rescue inhaler
Asthma/COPD: 2 puffs q 4-6h prn
ADE: Tremor, tachycardia, elevated BP |
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Term
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Definition
SABA
Levalbuterol
Asthma/COPD: 2 puffs q 4-6h prn
ADE: Tremor, tachycardia, elevated BP |
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Term
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Definition
Short acting combination
Albuterol/ipatropium
COPD: 1-2 puffs q 4-6h prn
ADE: Avoid in peanut allergy
Note: Mainly for COPD |
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Term
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Definition
Short acting anti-cholinergic
Ipratropium
COPD: 1-2 puffs QID or PRN (MDD=12)
ADE: CV problems, dry mouth, HA, blurred vision |
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Term
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Definition
LABA
Salmeterol
Asthma/COPD: 1-2 puffs q12h
ADE: Tremor, tachycardia
Note: Asthma black box warning. Increased risk of death when used w/out ICS |
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Term
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Definition
LABA
Formoterol
Asthma/COPD: 1 capsule q12h
ADE: Tremor, tachycardia
Note: Asthma black box warning. Increased risk of death when used w/out ICS |
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Term
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Definition
LABA
Arformoterol
COPD only: Neb BID
ADE: Tremor, tachycardia
Note: Asthma black box warning. Increased risk of death when used w/out ICS |
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Term
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Definition
LABA
Indicaterol
COPD only: 1 cap QD
ADE: Tremor, tachycardia
Note: Asthma black box warning. Increased risk of death when used w/out ICS |
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Term
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Definition
Long acting anticholinergic
Tiotropium
COPD only: 1 cap QD
ADE: Usual anticholinergic effects
Notes: More effective than ipatropium, LABA, ICS |
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Term
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Definition
Methylxantine
Theophylline
Asthma/COPD: 10mg/kg/day
ADE: Tremor, tachycardia, elevated BP, excitability
Notes: Third line, rarely used |
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Term
| Prednisone, methylprednisone |
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Definition
Oral corticosteroid
Asthma Acute Exacerbation: 40-60mg for 7-10 days
ADE: Increased blood glucose, increased BP, increased appetite
Notes: Used for short term treatment of asthma |
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