Corticosteroids

•Beclomethasone (Inhaler), Prednisone (Oral), Methylprednisolone/ SoluMedrol (IV)

•Can cause thrush

•Increases risk for infection by inhibiting the bodies inflammatory response

•BG may be elevated.

•Long-acting beta-2 adrenergic agonists

•Salmeterol, Formoterol (inhaled)

Bronchodilator

•Inhaled, can come in the form of a diskus

•May cause increased HR

Leukotriene modifiers

•Montelukast (Singular) Oral

•Inhibits the effect of leukotrienes (inflammation)

Steroids- lower immune system

-increases glucose,increased HR,Jittery

Spell: Med surg Exam 2