Classification of Bronchial Asthma Drugs.
1)Bronchodilators : Relive Bronchospasm
2) Anti-inflammatory drugs : Prevent Bronchospasm
1)Bronchodilators : Relive Bronchospasm.
A. Adrenergic Drugs.
B. Antichoilnergic Drugs.
C. Methyl – xanthenes.
A. Adrenergic Drugs.
i. Non – selective.
ii. Selective β2 – agonists.
i.
Non – selective.
- Adrenaline
- Isoprenaline
- Ephedrine
ii.
Selective β2 – agonists.
- Salbutamol
- Terbutaline
- Bambuterol
- Fenoterol
- Salmeterol
- Formeterol
B. Antichoilnergic Drugs :
- Ipratropium
- Tiotropium
C. Methyl – xanthenes.
- Theophylline (anhydrous )
- Aminophylline
- Hydroxyethyl theophyline
- Choline theophyllinate
- Theophylline ethanolate or Piperazine
- Doxophylline
- Diprophylline
2. Anti – inflammatory drugs : Prevent Bronchospasm
A.Corticosteroids
B. Mast Cell Stabilizers
C. Anti-leukotriene Drugs
D. Anti – IgE antibodies
A. Corticosteroids :-
i.
Inhalational :
- Bechomethasone
- Triamcinolone
- Budesonide
- Fluticasone
- Flunisolide
- Ciclesonide
ii.
Systemic :
- Prednisolone
- Hydrocortisone
B. Mast cell Stabilizers :
- Sod. Cromoglycate
- Nedocromyl
- Ketotifen
C. Anti-leukotriens Drugs :-
i.
Leukotriene synthesis inhibitor :
- Zileuton
ii.
Leukotriene receptor antagonists :
- Montelukast
- Zafirlukast
- Pranlukast
- Iralukast
iii.
Anti-IgE antibodies :
- Omalizumab
