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598 SECTION 5 Problems of Oxygenation: Ventilation
TABLE 29-7 DRUG THERAPYAsthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
DRUGROUTE OF ADMINISTRATION SIDE EFFECTS (SE) COMMENTS*
Antiinflammatory AgentsCorticosteroidshydrocortisone (Solu-Cortef)methylprednisolone
(Medrol, Solu-Medrol)prednisone
IVOral, IV
Oral
With long-term use: cushingoid appearance, skin changes (acne, striae, bruising), osteoporosis, increased appetite, obesity, peptic ulcer, hypertension, hypokalemia, cataracts, menstrual irregularities, muscle weakness, immunosuppression, catabolism.
With short-term use (e.g.,
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599CHAPTER 29 Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases
DRUGROUTE OF ADMINISTRATION SIDE EFFECTS (SE) COMMENTS*
Leukotriene ModifiersLeukotriene Receptor Blocker Not for acute asthma attacks.zafirlukast (Accolate) Oral tablets Headache, dizziness; nausea, vomiting,
diarrhea, fatigue, abdominal pain.Take at least 1 hr before or 2 hr after meals.
Affects metabolism of erythromycin and theoph-ylline. Not to be used to treat acute asthma episodes.
montelukast (Singulair) Oral tablets, chewable tablets, oral granules
Well tolerated. Not to be used to treat acute asthma episodes.
Leukotriene Inhibitorzileuton (Zyflo CR) Oral tablets Liver enzymes; dyspepsia, pain,
headache.Monitor liver enzymes. May interfere with
metabolism of warfarin (Coumadin) and theophylline. Not to be used to treat acute asthma episodes.
2-Adrenergic AgonistsInhaled: Short-Acting (SABA)albuterol (Proventil HFA,
Ventolin HFA, ProAir HFA, AccuNeb, VoSpire ER [oral only])
Nebulizer, MDI, oral tablets including extended release
Note: Oral tablets not for acute use, only long acting
Tachycardia, BP changes, nervousness, palpitations, muscle tremors, nausea, vomiting, vertigo, insomnia, dry mouth, headache, hypokalemia.
Use with caution in patients with cardiac disorders as -agonists may cause BP and heart rate, CNS stimulation/excitation, and risk of dysrhythmias. Has rapid onset of action (1-3 min). Duration of action is 4-8 hr.
levalbuterol (Xopenex, Xopenex HFA)
Nebulizer, MDI Tachycardia, nervousness, tremor (less than albuterol).
Too frequent use can result in loss of effectiveness.
pirbuterol (Maxair Autohaler) MDI Same as albuterol but cardiac effects are less.
Inhaled: Long-Acting (LABA) In asthma: Should never be used as monotherapy. Should be used in combination with inhaled steroids.
In COPD: Can be used as monotherapy. Not used for rapid relief of dyspnea.
salmeterol (Serevent) DPI Headache, throat dryness, tremor, dizziness, pharyngitis.
Not to exceed two puffs q12hr. Not to be used for acute exacerbations. Has a counter.
formoterol (Foradil Aerolizer, Perforomist)
DPI, nebulizerPerforomist is for
nebulizer
Angina, tachycardia, nervousness, headache, tremor, dizziness.
Can affect blood glucose levels. Should be used with caution in patients with diabetes.
arformoterol (Brovana) Nebulizer See formoterol. See formoterol. For chronic COPD use.
MethylxanthinesIV agent: aminophylline
(second-line therapy)Oral: theophylline
Oral tablets, IV, elixir, sustained-release tablets
Tachycardia, BP changes, dysrhythmias, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, nervousness, irritability, headache, muscle twitching, flushing, epigastric pain, diarrhea, insomnia, palpitations.
Wide variety of response to drug metabolism exists. Half-life is by smoking and by heart failure and liver disease. Cimetidine, cipro-floxacin, erythromycin, and other drugs may rapidly theophylline levels. Taking drug with food or antacids may help GI effects. Patient must be encouraged to take drugs even when feeling well.
Combination Agents Also see each component of medications for SE.ipratropium and albuterol
(Combivent, DuoNeb)MDI, Nebulizer Chest pain, pharyngitis, diarrhea, nausea. Patients must be careful not to overuse. Must take
as prescribed.fluticasone/salmeterol
(Advair Diskus or HFA)DPI, MDI Headache, pharyngitis, oral candidiasis. See salmeterol and fluticasone. Has a counter.
Comes in three different strengths.budesonide/formoterol
(Symbicort)MDI Dysrhythmias, hypertension, paradoxic
bronchospasm.See budesonide and formoterol. Has a counter.
mometsone furoate/formoterol fumarate (Dulera)
MDI Nasopharyngitis, sinusitis, headache
TABLE 29-7 DRUG THERAPYcontdAsthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease