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BETA2 AGONISTS Flashcards

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MOA

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  • Acts direcly on B2 receptors, causing smooth muscle relaxation and dilation of airways.
  • Expands airways

they are agonists, opposite to beta-blockers

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2 types

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SABA
LABA

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SABA: examples

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  1. Salbutamol
  2. Terbutraline
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Salbutamol inhalers examples

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  • pMDI: Salamol, Ventolin Evohaler, Airomir
  • DPI: EasyHaler, Ventolin Accuhaler, Salbulin Novolizer
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Terbutraline inhalers examples

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  • DPI: Bricanyl
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Duration of action: SABA

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Onset: 15 mins
4 hrs

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LABA examples

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Always in combo with ICS
- Salmeterol
- Formoterol

  • COPD = olodaterol, indacaterol, vilanterol
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Formoterol inhalers examples

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DPI: EasyHaler (Formoterol), Foradil, Oxis
MDI: Atimos
With Beclometasone: Fostair
With Budesonide: DuoResp, Symbicort
2. Indacaterol

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Indacaterol inhalers examples

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DPI: Onbrez

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Olodaterol inhalers examples

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MDI: Striverdi Respimat

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Salmeterol inhalers examples

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  • DPI: Serevent
  • MDI: Serevent Evohaler, Neovent, Soltel, Vertine
  • With fluticasone: Seretide, Sereflo, Sirdupla, Avenor, Combisal, Airflusal
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Vilanterol inhaler example

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  • with fluticasone = Relvar Ellipta
  • with Umeclinidium = Anoro ellipta
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Duration of action: LABA

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12 hours

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What types of inhalers are there available for beta-2 agonists?

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Pressurised metered dose inhaler (pMDI)
- Administered SLOW and
GENTLE
Dry powder inhaler (DPI)
- Administered** FAST and
QUICK**
Both involve deep administration

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What is the dose of salbutamol as an inhaler?

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1-2 pufts up to QDS when required (MAX 8 puffs per day)

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What are the side effects of Beta-2 agonists?

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  • Hypokalaemia
  • Fine tremor
  • Palps
  • Anxiety
  • Arrythmias
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Knowing the side effects, which patients should beta-2
agonists be used in caution with?

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  1. Cardiovascular disease
    - Beta-2 agonists increase risk of arrhythmias and QT prolongation
    - This is due to the hypokalaemia side effect
  2. Hyperthyroidism
  3. Diabetes mellitus
    - Beta-2 agonists can cause hyperglycaemia
  4. Hypokalaemia - effect potentiated by theophylline, CS, diuretics. Hypokalaemia = QT prolongation
  5. Digoxin - incresaed risk of toxicity due to hypokalaemia

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