8.4 Revision of the Pharmacology of the Main Drugs Used to Manage Asthma
Revision of the Pharmacology of the Major Drugs Used to Treat Asthma
The main drugs used in the management of asthma include:
- Short Acting Beta 2 Agonists (SABA)
- Long Acting Beta 2 Agonists (LABA)
- Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS)
- Leukotriene receptor antagonists (LTRA).
Please use the accordions below to learn more about the most common drugs used for asthma.
📺 Watch the video “A brief overview of the mechanism of action of drugs used in the management of asthma” (22.34 mins). It is only intended to be revision so review the relevant drug classes in the Australian Medicines Handbook. Note that cromolyns which are mentioned in the video are no longer indicated for the management of asthma.
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