Bronchodilators, corticosteroids, and other inhaled or aerosolized respiratory medications, including drug class and mechanism of action.
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- Drug class of albuterol
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Short-acting beta-2 agonist (SABA)- Mechanism of action of beta-2 agonists
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Stimulating beta-2 receptors to relax bronchial smooth muscle and cause bronchodilation- Common side effect of beta-2 agonists
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Tachycardia and tremor- Drug class of salmeterol and formoterol
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Long-acting beta-2 agonist (LABA)- Drug class of ipratropium bromide
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Short-acting anticholinergic (antimuscarinic) bronchodilator- Mechanism of action of anticholinergic bronchodilators
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Blocking acetylcholine at muscarinic receptors to reduce bronchoconstriction and secretions- Drug class of tiotropium
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Long-acting anticholinergic (antimuscarinic) bronchodilator- Combination bronchodilator pairing a SABA with a short-acting anticholinergic
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Albuterol and ipratropium- Primary use of inhaled corticosteroids such as fluticasone or budesonide
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Reducing airway inflammation for long-term asthma or COPD control- Inhaled corticosteroids are not used for
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Acute bronchospasm relief, since they have no immediate bronchodilator effect- A key patient counseling point after inhaled corticosteroid use
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Rinsing the mouth with water to reduce the risk of oral thrush- Drug class of theophylline
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Methylxanthine bronchodilator- A key monitoring concern with theophylline
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Narrow therapeutic index requiring blood level monitoring to avoid toxicity- Mechanism of action of leukotriene modifiers such as montelukast
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Blocking leukotriene receptors to reduce airway inflammation and bronchoconstriction- Drug class of cromolyn sodium
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Mast cell stabilizer
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