Salbutamol Flashcards
Drugs - Pharmacology
1
Q
Other Name
A
Ventolin
2
Q
Class
A
Adrenoreceptor Agonist
Sympathomimetic
3
Q
Classification
A
Bronchodilator
4
Q
Actions
A
Selective Beta2 adrenoreceptor stimulant relaxing smooth muscle of the lower airway
5
Q
Indication
A
- acute asthma
- presence of an expiratory wheeze
- Exacerbation of COPD
- SOB associated with left ventricular failure
6
Q
Presentation
A
- Oral
- Parental
- Inhalational (aerosol inhaler 100mcg/dose and nebuliser 2.5mg/5mg)
7
Q
Pharmacological Action
A
- short acting/selective Beta2 agonist
- dilation of bronchi
- specific to smooth muscle of lower airway
- increases ciliary transport of mucous
- uterine wall relaxant
- has no anti-inflammatory properties
8
Q
side effects
A
- tremor (shaking)
- Tachycardia/palpitations
- headache
- peripheral vasodilation
