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Bronchodilators
Drugs used for peptic ulcer
Beta blockers
Vasodilators
Aspirin
calcium channel blockers
Pharmacological actions of adrenaline
Ketoconazole
Acyclovir
Clinical uses:
1. Short acting β2 agonist – reversal of acute exacerbation
2. Long acting β2 agonist:
Bronchial asthma
COPD
3. Methylxanthines:
• Bronchial asthma and COPD- acute relief
• Apnea in premature infants- Theophylline is mostly used.
4. Anticholinergics:
• 1st line drug in COPD
• Nebulized ipratropium and salbutamol are used in refractory asthma.
• Used to control rhinorrhea in perennial rhinitis and common cold
Management of status asthmatics:
➢ O2
➢ Hydrocortisone hemisuccinate 100mg I.V stat followed by 100- 200mg 4-8th hourly
infusion
➢ Nebulized Salbutamol 2.5-5mg along with O2
➢ Salbutamol/ Terbutaline 0.4mg IM/S.C if needed
➢ Intubation and mechanical ventilation
Adverse effects:
1. Beta2 agonist:
• Tremors- most common
• Palpitation
• Restlessness
• Nervousness
• Throat irritation
• Ankle oedema- rarely
2. Anticholinergics
• Dry mouth
• Constipation
• Blurred vision
• Urinary retention
3. Methylxanthine
Theophylline have narrow therapeutic index. Adverse effects of theophylline highly
vary with its therapeutic concentration.
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