Respiratory-Salbutamol Flashcards
1
Q
Salbutamol indications
A
asthma, COPD
2
Q
Salbutamol moa
A
resp tract has B2 receptors salbutamol binds agonist
=cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP)=bronchodilation
also stop cells (mainly mast) releasing hypersensitivity causing chemicals
3
Q
Salbutamol side effects
A
muscle pain, tremors, palpatations, hyperglycaemia
4
Q
Salbutamol cautions
A
arythmias