Salbutamol Flashcards

Drugs - Pharmacology

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Other Name

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Ventolin

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Class

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Adrenoreceptor Agonist

Sympathomimetic

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Classification

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Bronchodilator

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Actions

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Selective Beta2 adrenoreceptor stimulant relaxing smooth muscle of the lower airway

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Indication

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  • acute asthma
  • presence of an expiratory wheeze
  • Exacerbation of COPD
  • SOB associated with left ventricular failure
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Presentation

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  • Oral
  • Parental
  • Inhalational (aerosol inhaler 100mcg/dose and nebuliser 2.5mg/5mg)
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Pharmacological Action

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  • 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
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side effects

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  • tremor (shaking)
  • Tachycardia/palpitations
  • headache
  • peripheral vasodilation
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