Anti –asthmatic drug:- 10 Sr.No Class Drug MOA Dose Common effect 1 a) b) c) Bronchodilator β 2- agonist Anticholinergics Methylxanthines Salbutamol Ipratropium Br Theophylline Relax bronchial smooth muscle Relax bronchial smooth muscle It inhihibit Phosphodiesterase enzyme which increases Conc. of cAMP gives results in bronchodilation, cardiac stimulation and vasodilatation Oral (adult)-2-4mg Combination of Ipratropium with β 2 agonist produce more marked and long lasting bronchodilation Theophylline(Anhydrous ) 100-300mg TDs --Fine tremor (particularly in hands), nervous tension , headache -Dry mouth, GIT motility ( inclu constipation and diarrhea) disorder , headache, cough Nausea, vomiting, gastric irritation, diarrhea , palpitation, tachycardia, arrhythmia 2 Corticosteroids Hydrocortiso -ne Prednisolone It reduces bronchial hyper reactivity, mucosal edema and by suppressing inflammatory responses to AG:AB reaction or trigger stimuli If asthma not controlled by bronchodilator and inhaled steroid; start with Prednisolone 20-60mg daily ; reduced dose after 1-2 weeks of good control Fragile bones, high blood pressure , diabetes , weight gain, glaucoma, thinning of skin, easy bruising , muscle weakness 3 Leukotriene antagonist Montelukast Leukotriene receptor antagonist Montelukast – 10mg OD ; children 2-5yr 4mg OD in evening Abdominal pain , thirst ,hyperkinesia 4 Anti- IgE antibody Omalizumab Inhibit IgE antibody Asthma patient treated with this drug whose IgE level raised and require frequent hospitalization Generalized pain , arthralgia, myalgia, fatigue, dizziness,