Anti-inflammatory Respiratory Agents — Flashcards

Anti-inflammatory Respiratory Agents — Flashcards

Anti-inflammatory Respiratory Agents — Flashcards
#1

_____ and Nedocromil prevent mast cell degranulation (used for asthma prophylaxis)

#2

_____ is a thromboxane receptor antagonist used in prophylaxis of asthma

#3

_____ is a PGF2alpha agonist and is contraindicated in women with asthma as it worsens air way resistance

#4

Leukotrienes _____, D4 and E4 increase airway vascular permeability, mucus production, and bronchoconstriction (bronchospasm)

#5

_____ is a systemic steroid used for maintenance therapy after an acute exacerbation of asthma.

#6

What is recommended as regular therapy for the prevention of symptoms of exercise-induced asthma?_____

#7

_____ is a monoclonal antibody against IL-5 receptor alpha used for maintenance therapy for asthma.

#8

Corticosteroids treat asthma by blocking _____ and cellular infiltration

#9

Ipratropium is a competitive _____ receptor antagonist that is used to prevent bronchoconstriction in asthmatic and COPD patients

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