Symptom relieving medicines (Brochodilators)
Symptom relieving
medicines are bronchodilators and they relax
smooth muscle fibres around
breathing tubes. Then the air passages opens up and breathing
becomes easier.
Examples
Short acting Beta2 agonist :Salbutamol
(Asthalin, Ventorlin),
Terbutaline (Bricanyl).
Long acting Beta2 agonist: Salmeterol
(Serobid, Salmeter).
Theophylline: Derephyllin.
Ipratropium Bromide: Ipravent.
Uses:
Relieves asthma symptoms rapidly. Therefore at the time of
asthmatic attack it is very useful in providing relief.
If taken before performing exercise it would prevent exercise from
triggering asthma symptoms.
Caution:
Symptom relieving (bronchodilator) medications do not
reduce inflammation or swelling of the breathing tubes. If you need
to use symptom relieving medicines often (twice a week or more),
the underlying inflammation is not controlled. In moderate to
severe asthma flare up, it is important to treat the underlying
inflammation by preventive medicines in addition to relieving the asthma
symptoms.
Possible side effects:
Rapid heart beat, Tremors, Nervousness, Headache. These side effects decrease over time as your body gets used to
these medication.
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