asthma medications esat 4001 pharmacology in athletic training
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Asthma Medications
ESAT 4001Pharmacology in Athletic
Training
Asthma
• Review of condition• Use of inhalers and other
medications– Epinephrine (EPIPEN) in acute attacks
Inhalers and Spacers
• MDI• Spacer• Nebulizer• Problems with inhalers
– Hand-breath coordination• Nebulizer
Bronchiodilators(Beta-Adrenergic Agonists)
• Mostly used in inhaler form– Albuterol
• Proventil & ventolin
• Cause smooth-muscle relaxation ~ opening constricted airways
• Effects seen w/in 5-15 min; last 3-6 hr
• Intended for use for asthma
Bronchiodilators(Beta-Adrenergic Agonists)
• Side effects of inhalers– “Racing heart”, other cardiac
irregularities, nervousness– Azmacort and flovent are steroid
preparations ~ may be on banned lists
Anticholinergics
• Cholinergic receptor inhibitor– Leads to bronchodilation– Not as effective as beta adrenergic
drugs
Systemic Corticosteroids
• Inhibit associated inflammatory response
• Used to treat symptoms associated with acute exacerbation
• Used in combination with 2-agonist drugs
• 3-10 day course
Long Term Therapies
• Inhalation Corticosteroids• Mast Cell Stabilizers• Leukotriene Modifiers
– Effective reduction of inflammation• Long acting Beta Agonists
– Bronchodilators– Onset is slower than short acting drugs
• Methylxanthines– Caffeine