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Match the following medications with their respective classes:
Match the following medications with their respective classes:
Fluticasone = Inhaled steroids Salmeterol = LABA Tiotropium = LAMA Montelukast = Leukotriene modifier
Match the following medications with their respective classes:
Match the following medications with their respective classes:
Albuterol = SABA Ipratropium = SAMA Fluticasone/Salmeterol = ICS/LABA combination Tiotropium/Olodaterol = LAMA
Match the following medications with their respective classes:
Match the following medications with their respective classes:
Budesonide/Formoterol = ICS/LABA combination Albuterol/Ipratropium = SABA/SAMA combination Zafirlukast = Leukotriene modifier Formoterol = LABA
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Study Notes
Inhaled Steroids
Definition and Function
- Inhaled steroids are a type of medication used to treat respiratory conditions such as asthma and COPD
- They reduce inflammation in the airways, making it easier to breathe
Types of Inhaled Steroids
Beclomethasone
- Available in aerosol, powder, and nebulizer forms
- Typical dose: 40-80 mcg/puff, 2-4 puffs 3-4 times daily
- Common side effects: hoarse voice, oral thrush, cough
Budesonide
- Available in inhaler, powder, and nebulizer forms
- Typical dose: 100-400 mcg/puff, 1-2 puffs 2-4 times daily
- Common side effects: hoarse voice, oral thrush, cough
- Noted for its rapid onset of action and high potency
Fluticasone
- Available in aerosol and powder forms
- Typical dose: 44-220 mcg/puff, 1-2 puffs 2-4 times daily
- Common side effects: hoarse voice, oral thrush, cough
- Noted for its long duration of action and high potency
Momentasone
- Available in aerosol form
- Typical dose: 100-200 mcg/puff, 1-2 puffs daily
- Common side effects: hoarse voice, oral thrush, cough
- Noted for its high potency and long duration of action
Comparison of Inhaled Steroids
- All four medications are effective in reducing inflammation and improving lung function
- Beclomethasone and budesonide have similar potency
- Fluticasone and mometasone are more potent
- Side effect profiles are similar among the four medications
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