Asthma Pharmacology

ASTHMA TREATMENT
Step 1: SABA
Step 2: low-dose ICS
Step 3: low-dose ICS + LABA
Step 4: medium-dose ICS + LABA
Step 5: high-dose ICS + LABA
Step 6: high-dose ICS + LABA + oral steroid

consider adding theophylline as alternative for LABA
consider using cromolyn, LTRA, or nedocromil as alternatives for ICS
consider omalizumab for patients with allergies in steps 5 and 6

FOR EMERGENCIES
O2
high-dose SABA
Ipratropium
Oral CST
IV CST
Mg2+