Asthma quick relief meds

Question 1

Beta2-Adrenergic Agonists-MOA

Answer 1

smooth muscle relaxation after adenylate cyclase activation & increase in cAMP, relieves bronchoconstriction

Question 2

Beta2-Adrenergic Agonists-contraindications

Answer 2

Patients w/ischemic heart disease, HTN, cardiac arrhythmia, seizure disorder, hyperthyroidism

Question 3

Beta2-Adrenergic Agonists-A/E’s

Answer 3

Tachycardia, skeletal muscle tremor, hypokalemia, hyperglycemia, increased lactic acid, headache, dizziness. Several drug interactions.