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Pharm 124 COPD Exam Questions and Answers 100% Solved | Rated A+ Beta Receptors - Relaxes smooth muscles We want to activate/excite this receptor to dilate/relax the smooth muscle. DRUGS - BETA AGONISTS Muscarinic Receptors - responsible for smooth muscle contraction. When stimulated the smoo...

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Beta Receptors - ✔✔Relaxes smooth muscles



We want to activate/excite this receptor to dilate/relax the smooth muscle.

DRUGS - BETA AGONISTS

Muscarinic Receptors - ✔✔responsible for smooth muscle contraction.



When stimulated the smooth muscle on the inside of the airway will narrow;

increasing resistance and limiting airflow. Need medications that inhibit

these receptors (muscarinic antagonists) to keep the airways open and

muscles relaxed DRUGS - MUSCARINIC ANTAGONISTS

Inhaled Corticosteroids - ✔✔No receptor; goes throughout the lungs to

reduce inflammation.

Muscarinic Antagonist - ✔✔Ipratropium (SAMA), Tiotropium -IUM (LAMA)



used first in a COPD patient

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Beta-Agonist - ✔✔Salmeterol -OL (LABA)



Salmeterol is long acting, making it better for chronic maintenance therapy

(LABA

Inhaled corticosteroid - ✔✔Beclomethasone -ONE (ICS)

Albuterol - ✔✔(SABA) 1-2x week acceptable; 3 or more per week- may

upgrade meds (unless pre-treating exercise induced asthma)



•Preferred drug for termination of acute bronchospasm



Side effect- Tachycardia



•Betablockers will inhibit bronchodilation

•No MAOIs within 14 days of therapy



High doses may cause hypokalemia

Combo inhalers - ✔✔Fluticasone- salmeterol (Advair);

Anti-inflammatory, LABA

ICS

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