Long Acting Beta Agonist (LABA)

Question 1

Arformoterol

Answer 1

Brand: Brovana

Dosage Form: nebulizer solution

Age: Adults for ONLY COPD

Question 2

Formoterol

Answer 2

Brand: Perforomist

Dosage Form: nebulizer solution

Age: Adults for ONLY COPD unless combined with ICS

Question 3

Indacaterol

Answer 3

Brand: Arcapta Neohaler

Dosage Form: Neohaler

Age: Adults for ONLY COPD

Question 4

Olodaterol

Answer 4

Brand: Striverdi Respimat

Dosage Form: Respimat

Age: Adults for ONLY COPD

Question 5

Salmerterol

Answer 5

Brand: Serevent

Dosage Forms: Diskus

Age: 5-11 and Adults

Question 6

Adverse Effects

Answer 6

• tachycardia
• headache
• tremor
• hypokalemia

Question 7

Counseling Tips

Answer 7

• should not be used alone for asthma management
• prolonged QT
• not for acute symptoms
• can be used in exercise induced bronchospasm