Respiratory System Drugs — Flashcards

Zileuton, montelukast, and zafirlukast are all associated with rare cases of _____ dysfunction.

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

Thiopentone does not completely supress airway response to laryngoscopy and may lead to _____ in asthmatics

Leukotrienes are _____ potent than histamine in increasing vascular permeability and causing bronchospasm.

_____ is the major prostaglandin produced by mast cells.

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

What is the ideal drug management of moderate persistent asthma?_____

What is the ideal drug management of severe persistent asthma not resolving despite treatment?_____

What is the ideal drug management of mild persistent asthma?_____

_____ is a TGF- inhibitor used to slow down progression of lung fibrosis