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Salbutamol Flashcards

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Class of salbutamol

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Beta-2-agonist (short acting)

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Mechanism of salbutamol (think enzyme, intermediate, effect)

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++ adenylate cyclase enzymes —> ++ cAMP —> bronchial muscle relaxation (bronchodilators)

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Indications for salbutamol

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  • asthma

- airway obstruction in general

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Contraindications of salbutamol (3)

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  • DM
  • hypertrophy
  • CVD
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Fight or flight side effects of salbutamol (4)

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  • arrhythmia
  • MI
  • hypoK
  • lactic acidosis
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