Beta-2 Agonists
- Short-term Treatment
- Terbutaline
- Asthma
- Tocolysis
- Albuterol
- Asthma
- Long-term Treatment
- Salmeterol
- Asthma
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Albuterol (Proventil)
- Short-Acting Beta-2 Agonist
- Bronchospasm
- Asthma
- Angina
- Tachycardia
- Tremor
Cromolyn (Mast Cell Stabilizers)
- Mast Cell Stabilizer
- Asthma Prophylaxis
- Bronchial Inflammation
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Cough
- Bronchospasm
- Fixed Schedule Administration
Theophylline (Theo-24)
- Bronchial Smooth Muscle Relaxation
- Asthma
- Insomnia
- Restlessness
- Arrhythmias
- Seizures
- Narrow Therapeutic Range
- Monitor Plasma Levels
Montelukast (Singulair)
- Leukotriene Receptor Blocker
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Asthma Prophylaxis
- Exercise Induced Bronchospasm
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Mood Changes
- Suicidal Thoughts
- Increased Risk of Churg Strauss
Terbutaline (Brethine)
- Beta-2 Agonists
- Asthma
- Tocolytic
- Hypotension
- Tremor
- Tachycardia
- Pulmonary Edema
- Hyperglycemia
Second Generation Antihistamines
- Allergies
- Lipophobic
- Histamine H1 Receptor Antagonist
- Azelastine + Fluticasone (Dymista)
- Intranasal Spray
- Cetirizine (Zyrtec)
- Loratadine (Claritin)
- Fexofenadine (Allegra)
- Fewer Anticholinergic Effects
- Fewer CNS Effects
First Generation Antihistamines
- Histamine H1 Receptor Antagonist
- Allergies
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Motion Sickness
- Anaphylaxis
- Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
- Promethazine (Phenergan)
- Chlorpheniramine
- Sedation
- Anticholinergic Effects
Stages of Asthma Treatments
- Short-acting Inhaled Beta-Agonist
- Low-Dose Inhaled Corticosteroid
- Montelukast (Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist)
- Low to Medium-dose Inhaled Corticosteroid
- Zileuton
- High-Dose Inhaled Corticosteroid
- Systemic Corticosteroids
- Omalizumab (Allergies)