A member asked:

Can medications for asthma treatment be administered via picc line?

5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

See below: An uncommon medication used for asthma, terbutaline, can be. Steroids can, as well. Other meds cannot.

Answered 9/23/2012

5.6k views

Thank
Dr. Richard Williams answered

Specializes in Pharmacy

Steroids: Since action directly in the lungs is the goal, most drugs would be administered through nebulizers, through ventiloatrs, etc. Via piccline the only drugs that cometo mind are corticosteroids. These will reduce inflammation and allow the patient to breathe better.

Answered 12/9/2013

5.6k views

Thank

Not for control.: There are no maintenance medications for asthma that are administered iv. A few acute care meds are given IV and could be administered via picc, but that would only occur when you asthma is not well controlled. Better to use inhaled medications to keep asthma well controlled and stay out of trouble.

Answered 6/10/2014

5.6k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

What would be a highly effective long term treatment for asthma?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

What is the treatment of acute asthma?

6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers