Suggested Level of Knowlege: Good

LOs

BT_PO 1.40 Describe the pharmacology of anti-asthma drugs, including beta 2 agonists, corticosteroids, anticholinergics, leukotriene antagonists and theophylline

Past SAQs

2014.1, 2008.1, 2006.1 Outline the pharmacological management of bronchoconstriction in acute severe asthma. Include mechanisms of action and potential adverse effects.

2012.2 List agents that can reduce bronchiolar tone and explain the mechanisms of action with examples.

Anti Asthma Drugs