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Pharm Pulm
Short-act B2-Agonist
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are short-acting b2 agonists? | Bronchodilators. |
| How do short-acting b2 agonists work? | they relax bronchial smooth muscle |
| How often should you use short-acting b2 agonists? | It is not recommended that you use it daily. |
| What else can short-acting b2 agonists be used for? | EIB (exertion-induced bronchospasm) |
| What is Albuterol? What is its trade name? | a short-acting b2 agonist. It's trade name is Proventil/Ventolin. |
| What is Pirbuterol? What is its trade name? | a short-acting b2 agonist. It's trade name is Maxair. |
| What is Levalbuterol? What is its trade name? | a short-acting b2 agonist. It's trade name is Xopenex. |
| What are short-acting b2-agonists considered the drug choice for? | for acute bronchospasm. |
| Short-acting b2-agonists are _______ medications. | rescue |