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DRUGS USED IN
ASTHMA
BRONCHODILATORS
AGONISTS
MUSCARINIC
ANTAGONISTS
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY
AGENTS
RELEASE
INHIBITORS
STEROIDS
METHLYXANTHINES
LEUKOTRIENE
ANTAGONISTS
LIPOXYGENASE RECEPTOR
INHIBITORS
INHIBITORS
ANTIBODIES
BRONCHIAL ASTHMA
Airway inflammation
Episodic, reversible bronchospasm
Chronic inflammation that leads to
BRONCHIAL ASTHMA
AC
BRONCHIAL
ASTHMA
Dilatation
CAMP
Bronchial Tone
Acetylcholine
Leukotrienes
Adenosine
Constriction
PDE
ATP
AMP
BRONCHIAL ASTHMA
Release of several mediators from IgE-
DRUGS USED IN
ASTHMA
STRATEGIES OF ASTHMA THERAPY
ACUTE ASTHMATIC ATTACKS
Treated promptly and effectively with
bronchodilators
2 agonist
Muscarinic
antagonists
Theophylline and its derivatives
DRUGS USED IN
ASTHMA
the airways
Corticosteroids
Cromolyn
DRUGS USED IN
ASTHMA
BRONCHODILATORS
AGONISTS
MUSCARINIC
ANTAGONISTS
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY
AGENTS
RELEASE
INHIBITORS
STEROIDS
METHLYXANTHINES
LEUKOTRIENE
ANTAGONISTS
LIPOXYGENASE RECEPTOR
INHIBITORS
INHIBITORS
ANTIBODIES
DRUGS USED IN
ASTHMA
BETA-ADRENOCEPTOR AGONISTS
Mechanism of action
Stimulate adenyl cyclase and increasing cAMP
ATP
Relaxation
CAMP
Bronchial Tone
Acetylcholine
Leukotrienes
Adenosine
Constriction
PDE
AMP
DRUGS USED IN
ASTHMA
BETA-ADRENOCEPTOR AGONISTS
Most important sympathomimetic used
to reverse asthmatic bronchoconstriction
Almost given exclusively by inhalation
Decreases the systemic dose and adverse
effects
Occasionally by nebulizer
DRUGS USED IN
ASTHMA
BETA-ADRENOCEPTOR AGONISTS
Albuterol, terbutaline, metaproterenol
Short-acting
Drug of choice for acute asthma
DRUGS USED IN
ASTHMA
BETA-ADRENOCEPTOR AGONISTS
Salmeterol and formoterol
Long-acting
12 h or more
Used for prophylaxis
DRUGS USED IN
ASTHMA
BETA-ADRENOCEPTOR AGONISTS
Epinephrine and isoproterenol
Still used occasionally
DRUGS USED IN
ASTHMA
BETA-ADRENOCEPTOR AGONISTS
TOXICITY
Skeletal muscle tremor
Significant 1 effects (tachycardia) at high
clinical dosage
Arrhythmias may occur when used excessively
DRUGS USED IN
ASTHMA
BETA-ADRENOCEPTOR AGONISTS
TOXICITY
Tolerance, tachyphylaxis (loss of
DRUGS USED IN
ASTHMA
METHYLXANTHINES
Purine derivatives
MOA
Inhibit phosphodiesterase (PDE), the enzyme
Relaxation
ATP
CAMP
Bronchial Tone
Acetylcholine
Leukotrienes
Adenosine
Constriction
PDE
AMP
DRUGS USED IN
ASTHMA
METHYLXANTHINES
Found in plants and provide the stimulant
effect of 3 common beverages
Caffeine (coffee)
Theophylline (tea)
Theobromine (cocoa)
DRUGS USED IN
ASTHMA
METHYLXANTHINES
Theophylline and several analogs
Orally active
Available as salts and base
Slow-release theophylline
For control of nocturnal asthma
Most important in clinical use
DRUGS USED IN
ASTHMA
METHYLXANTHINES
Clearance varies
Highest in young adolescents
Higher in smokers
Concurrent use of other drugs that inhibit or
DRUGS USED IN
ASTHMA
METHYLXANTHINES
Bronchodilation is the most important
therapeutic effect
CNS stimulation, cardiac stimulation,
vasodilation and slight increase in BP (due
to release of NE from adrenergic nerves
DRUGS USED IN
ASTHMA
METHYLXANTHINES
Eliminated by Cytochrome P450-drug
metabolizing enzyme in the liver
Pentoxifylline
Used for treatment of intermittent
claudication
DRUGS USED IN
ASTHMA
METHYLXANTHINES
TOXICITY
distress
Tremor
Insomnia
DRUGS USED IN
ASTHMA
METHYLXANTHINES
TOXICITY
Overdosage
Severe
DRUGS USED IN
ASTHMA
MUSCARINIC ANTAGONISTS
MOA
Competitively blocks muscarinic receptors in
the airways
Prevents bronchoconstriction mediated by
vagal discharge
ATP
Relaxation
CAMP
Bronchial Tone
Acetylcholine
Leukotrienes
Adenosine
Constriction
PDE
AMP
DRUGS USED IN
ASTHMA
MUSCARINIC ANTAGONISTS
Reverses bronchoconstriction
Useful in 1/3 to 2/3 of asthmatic patients
(especially children)
No effect on the inflammatory aspects of
asthma
Useful in many COPD patients
More
DRUGS USED IN
ASTHMA
MUSCARINIC ANTAGONISTS
Atropine and other naturally-occurring
DRUGS USED IN
ASTHMA
MUSCARINIC ANTAGONISTS
Ipatropium
Quaternary antimuscarinic drug
Delivered to the airways by pressurized aerosol
Have little systemic action
Tiotropium
Newer longer-acting analog
DRUGS USED IN
ASTHMA
MUSCARINIC ANTAGONISTS
TOXICITY
Delivered directly to the airway, minimally
absorbed
Systemic effects are small
In excessive dosage, minor atropine-like toxic
effects may occur
Does not cause tremor or arrhythmias
DRUGS USED IN
ASTHMA
CROMOLYN AND NEDOCROMIL
No bronchodilator action but can prevent
bronchoconstriction caused by a challenge
with antigen to which the patient is allergic
DRUGS USED IN
ASTHMA
DRUGS USED IN
ASTHMA
CROMOLYN AND NEDOCROMIL
Cromolyn prototype drug
Unusual chemicals
Extremely insoluble
Massive doses given orally or by
aerosol result in minimal systemic levels
(local effects)
Given by aerosol for asthma
DRUGS USED IN
ASTHMA
Asthma in children
Most important use
Hay fever
Nasal and eyedrop formulations
DRUGS USED IN
ASTHMA
CROMOLYN AND NECRODOMIL
TOXICITY
Cough and irritation of the airway when given
by aerosol
Drug allergy is rare
DRUGS USED IN
ASTHMA
BRONCHODILATORS
AGONISTS
MUSCARINIC
ANTAGONISTS
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY LEUKOTRIENE
AGENTS
ANTAGONISTS
RELEASE
INHIBITORS
STEROIDS
METHLYXANTHINES
LIPOXYGENASE RECEPTOR
INHIBITORS
INHIBITORS
ANTIBODIES
DRUGS USED IN
ASTHMA
CORTICOSTEROIDS
MOA
Reduces the synthesis of arachidonic acid by
phospholipase A2
anflammatory action)
Postulated that: this drugs increases the
responsiveness of beta agonists in the airway
DRUGS USED IN
ASTHMA
Phospholipase
Membrane A2
Lipid
Arachidonic acid
Lipooxygenase
Cyclooxygenase
Hydroxypeptidase
Endoperoxidase
Leukotrienes
Prostacycline
Prostaglandin
Thromboxane A2
DRUGS USED IN
ASTHMA
CORTICOSTEROIDS
All are potentially beneficial in severe
asthma
Systemic (oral corticosteroids)
Used chronically only if other therapies fail
DRUGS USED IN
ASTHMA
CORTICOSTEROIDS
Local aerosol administration of surface
active corticosteroids are relatively safe
Beclomethasone
Budesonide
Dexamethasone
Flunisolide
Fluticasone
Mometasone
DRUGS USED IN
ASTHMA
CORTICOSTEROIDS
Inhaled corticosteroids
Common first-line therapy for moderate to
severe asthma
Appropriate (even in children) in cases of
moderate asthma that does not fully respond to
aerosol agonist
DRUGS USED IN
ASTHMA
CORTICOSTEROIDS
Prednisolone and hydrocortisone
Intravenous
For status asthmaticus
DRUGS USED IN
ASTHMA
CORTICOSTEROIDS
Reduced activity of phospholipase
A2
DRUGS USED IN
ASTHMA
CORTICOSTEROIDS
Early use may prevent the severe,
DRUGS USED IN
ASTHMA
CORTICOSTEROIDS
TOXICITY
Changes on oropharyngeal flora result to
candidiasis
For oral therapy
Adrenal
DRUGS USED IN
ASTHMA
CORTICOSTEROIDS
TOXICITY
Systemic toxicities
Occur
DRUGS USED IN
ASTHMA
BRONCHODILATORS
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY
ANTAGONISTS
AGENTS
AGONISTS
MUSCARINIC
ANTAGONISTS
RELEASE
INHIBITORS
STEROIDS
METHLYXANTHINES
LEUKOTRIENE
LIPOXYGENASE RECEPTOR
INHIBITORS
INHIBITORS
ANTIBODIES
DRUGS USED IN
ASTHMA
LEUKOTRIENE ANTAGONISTS
Interfere with the synthesis or action
of leukotrienes
Not as effective as corticosteroids in
severe asthma
Not recommended for acute asthma
Low toxicity
DRUGS USED IN
ASTHMA
Arachidonic acid
Lipooxygenase
Cyclooxygenase
Hydroxypeptidase
Endoperoxidase
Leukotrienes
Prostacycline
Prostaglandin
Thromboxane A2
DRUGS USED IN
ASTHMA
LEUKOTRIENE ANTAGONISTS
Zileuton
Orally active
Selectively inhibits 5-lipoxygenase,
DRUGS USED IN
ASTHMA
LEUKOTRIENE ANTAGONISTS
Zileuton
Effective in
Exercise-
and antigen-induced
bronchospasm
Aspirin allergy
Toxicity include occasional elevation of
liver enzymes
DRUGS USED IN
ASTHMA
LEUKOTRIENE ANTAGONISTS
Zafirlukast and montelukast
Antagonist at the LTD4 leukotriene receptor
Orally active
DRUGS USED IN
ASTHMA
LEUKOTRIENE ANTAGONISTS
Effective in preventing exercise-,
antigen-and aspirin-induced
bronchospastic attacks
DRUGS USED IN
ASTHMA
Anti-IgE antibody
Omalizumab
Humanized
murine monoclonal
antibody to human IgE
Prophylactic management of asthma
Given parenterally
DRUGS USED IN
ASTHMA
Anti-IgE antibody
Binds to IgE on sensitized mast cells
Prevents activation by asthma triggers
Subsequent release of inflammatory
mediators
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