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Ephedrine (E), aka adrenaline
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-prototype
-beta 1 and 2 also have alpha effects, but is considered to be the prototype of beta drugs *D.O.C for anaphylaxis--available as EPI pen (cardiac stimulation beta 1; bronchodialation beta 2) -Control bleeding by constriction during surguries. -prolong effect of local anesthesia by reducing absorp. |
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Albuterol/proventil, ventolin
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*D.O.C. for exercise induced asthma
-mostly used INH, also PO -short acting -used OL for hyperkalemia in dialysis patients, muscular distrophy, stopping preterm labor. |
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Salmeterol/Seravent
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-Long acting
-used for nocturnal asthma b/c it lasts 12 hours -long acting beat agonists (LABA) have been shown to increase risk of death from asthma related causes. |
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Major SE of beta drugs
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CNS stimulation--nervous, anxiety, h/a, insomnia, restless, tremors.
CV--palps, tachycardia, arrhythmias (esp for beta 2 drugs taken higher than dose). |
