Beta Receptor Agonists- C/A Flashcards
1
Q
MOA
A
Activate B-adrenoreceptors (Gs) to increase cAMP and relax smooth muscle
2
Q
Non-specific B receptor Agonists
A
Epi and ephedrine (a, B1, B2)
Isoproterenol (B1 and B2)
3
Q
B2 Agonists
A
Albuterol
Terbutaline (only subQ- long duration- stop premature labor)
Metaproterenol
Pirbuterol
Levalbuterol
4
Q
Ultra Long acting B2 Agonists
A
Indacaterol, olodaterol
COPD use only, 24 hr duration of action
5
Q
Long acting B2 agonist
A
Salmeterol (partial)
Formoterol (full)
> 12 hrs
Pts w/ persistent asthma
6
Q
Adverse effects
A
Worsen hypoxemia
Arrhythmias
Reduction in response to regular use