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Generic: Albuterol (SABA; rescue inhaler)
Asthma/COPD
MDI: 90 mcg/puff
NEB: 0.6, 1.25mg/3mL |
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Generic: Pirbuterol (SABA; 2 puffs q 4-6 hrs prn)
Asthma/COPD
MDI: 0.2 mg/puff |
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Generic: Albuterol (SABA; rescue inhaler)
Asthma/COPD
MDI: 90 mcg/puff
NEB: 0.6, 1.25 mg/3mL |
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Generic: Levalbuterol (SABA; 1-2 puffs q 4-6 hrs prn)
Asthma/COPD
Not the recommended first line therapy (USE ALBUTEROL FIRST IF A RESCUE INHALER IS NEEDED!)
MDI: 45 mcg/puff
NEB: 0.31, 0.63, 1.25 mg/3mL/amp |
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Generic: Albuterol & Ipratropium (Short Acting Combination; 1-2 puffs q 4-6 hours prn
DO NOT TAKE if you have a hypersensitivity to SOYA LECITHIN!!!
MDI: 21/120 mcg/puff
NEB: 500mcg/2.5mg/3mL |
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Generic: Salmeterol (LABA; 1 puff q 12 hrs)
Asthma/COPD
LABA ARE NOT MONOTHERAPY FOR ASTHMA USERS!!!
DPI: 50 mcg/puff |
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Definition
Generic: Formoterol (LABA; 1 puff q 12 hrs)
Asthma/COPD
LABA ARE NOT MONOTHERAPY FOR ASTHMA USERS!!!
DPI: 12 mcg/capsule |
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| Performamist (Coming out in early 2012) |
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Indicaterol (LABA; 1 capsule once a day!)
COPD ONLY!!!
1st LABA THAT IS ONCE A DAY!!! (OTHERS ARE TWICE A DAY!!)
DPI: 75 mcg/capsule |
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Aformoterol (LABA; 1 NEB BID)
COPD ONLY!!!
NEB: 15 mcg |
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Ipratropium (Short Acting Anticholinergic; 1-2 puffs q 4-6 hrs prn)
COPD ONLY!!!
CAN be used for Acute Asthma ONLY IF SABAs are not effective!
MDI: 17 mcg/puff
NEB: 500mcg/2.5mL |
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Tiotropium (Long Acting Anticholinergic; 1 capsule inhaled once daily)
COPD ONLY!!!
(There are studies being held to see effectiveness in asthma patients)
DPI: 18 mcg/capsule |
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Generic: Budesonide (ICS; BID dosing)
Asthma/Stage III COPD
DPI: 90, 180 mcg/puff
NEB SOLN: 0.25, 0.5, 1 mg/2mL |
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Generic: Fluticasone (ICS; BID dosing)
Asthma/Stage III COPD
MDI: 44, 110, 220 mcg/puff
DPI: 50, 100, 250 mcg/puff |
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Generic: Mometasone (ICS; BID dosing)
Asthma/Stage III COPD
DPI: 110, 220 mcg/puff |
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Generic: Fluticasone & Salmeterol (ICS/LABA Combo; 1-2 puffs BID)
Asthma/Stage III COPD
DPI: 100/50, 250/50, 500/50 mcg/puff
MDI: 45/25, 115/21, 230/21 mcg/puff |
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Definition
Generic: Budesonide & Formoterol (ICS/LABA Combo; 2 puffs BID)
Asthma/Stage III COPD
MDI: 80/4.5, 160/4.5 mcg/puff |
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Definition
Generic: Montelukast (LTRA aka Leukotriene Antagonist; One tablet once daily)
For asthma (NOT FIRST LINE THERAPY!)
Also used for allergic rhinitis!
Chewable Tablets: 4, 5 mg
Tablets: 10 mg |
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Definition
Generic: Zafirlukast (LTRA aka Leukotriene Antagonist; One tablet once daily)
For ashtma (NOT FIRST LINE THERAPY!)
Can also be used for allergic rhinitis!
Tablets: 10, 20 mg |
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Definition
Generic: Cromolyn (Mast Cell Stabilizer; 2-4 puffs TID/QID)
Safest for children (only side effects are cough and bad taste)
NEB: 20 mg/ampule |
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Definition
Generic: Theophylline (Methylxanthine bronchodilator; 10 mg/kg/day)
LAST LINE OF THERAPY! WORST CASE SCENARIO!
There are better alternatives out there with less side effects and drug interactions!!!
Usually is ORAL. |
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| Prednisone; Methylprednisolone |
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(Oral Corticosteroid; rescue inhaler - 40-60 mg for 7-10 days, no need to taper since it's only 7-10 days of use)
Asthma
DO NOT USE FOR LONG-TERM!!!! BAD SIDE EFFECTS!!!
ORAL DOSAGE! |
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Generic: Omalizumab (IgE Blocker; 150-375 mg SQ every 2-4 weeks; based on IgE levels and body weight)
This binds to circulating and bound IgE to prevent "allergic" asthma!!!
Reserved for patients with SEVERE, PERSISTENT ASTHMA! Try ICS FIRST!!!
SIDE EFFECT - ANAPHYLAXIS after 2-24 hours of use!
150 mg/1.2 mL (AFTER RECONSTITUTION WITH 1.4 mL STERILE WATER FOR INJECTION)! |
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Definition
Generic: Roflumilast (PDE4 Inhibitor; 500 mcg tablet once daily)
USED FOR SEVERE COPD WITH CHRONIC BRONCHITIS & EXACERBATIONS!
Tablet: 500 mcg |
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