Term
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
| sympathomimetric, bronchodilator, beta 2 agonist |
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Term
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Definition
- sympathomimetric, beta 2 adrenergic receptors
- relaxes smooth muscle of bronchial tree and peripheral vasculature by stimulating adrenergic receptors of the sympathetic nervous system
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Term
| Albuterol - Onset and Duration |
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Definition
Onset - 5-15 min
Duration - 3-4 hours |
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Term
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Definition
- relief of bronchospasm in pts with reversible obstructive airway disease
- prevention of exercise induced bronchospasm
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Term
| Albuterol - contraindications |
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