Beta-2 agonists (short-acting / SABAs)
- Rapid bronchodilators for acute symptoms
- Albuterol/levalbuterol most common
- Rescue in asthma/COPD bronchospasm
- Tremor, tachycardia, hypokalemia
- Frequent need = poor disease control
- Asthma should not rely on SABA alone
Class at a glance
- Rapid bronchodilators for acute symptoms
Members / distinctions
- Albuterol/levalbuterol most common
- Rescue in asthma/COPD bronchospasm
Practical pearls
- Tremor, tachycardia, hypokalemia
Other member distinctions
- Frequent need = poor disease control
- Asthma should not rely on SABA alone
Drugs in this class (3)
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