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2. Anti-asthmatic agent - Wikipedia

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   An anti-asthmatic agent, also known as an anti-asthma drug, refers to a drug that can aid in airway smooth muscle dilation to allow normal breathing during an asthma attack or reduce inflammation on the airway to decrease airway resistance for asthmatic patients, or both. The goal of asthmatic agents is to reduce asthma exacerbation frequencies ...

3. Beta blocker - Wikipedia

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   Cardio selective beta blocker (β 1 blockers) can be prescribed at the least possible dose to those with mild to moderate respiratory symptoms. [ 55 ] [ 56 ] β2-agonists can somewhat mitigate β-blocker-induced bronchospasm where it exerts greater efficacy on reversing selective β-blocker-induced bronchospasm than the nonselective β-blocker ...

4. Long-acting beta-adrenoceptor agonist - Wikipedia

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   With the exception of formoterol, LABAs are not recommended for the treatment of acute asthma exacerbations because of their slower onset of action compared to salbutamol. Their long duration of action is due to the addition of a long lipophilic side-chain that binds to an exosite on adrenergic receptors.

5. Adrenergic blocking agent - Wikipedia

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   The first beta blocker, propranolol, was introduced in the early 1960s by the winner of The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 1988- Sir James W. Black. [23] The drug was originally developed in order to induce a calm effect on the heart by blocking the beta receptor for adrenaline, treating a range of cardiovascular disorders .

6. Beta2-adrenergic agonist - Wikipedia

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   Overuse of β 2 agonists and asthma treatment without proper inhaled corticosteroid use has been associated with an increased risk of asthma exacerbations and asthma-related hospitalizations. [8] The excipients, in particular sulfite, could contribute to the adverse effects.

7. Parents search for Flovent alternatives as childhood asthma ...

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   Although Fluticasone is the preferred medical treatment, some factors like insurance coverage, medical history and severity of asthma symptoms can play a role in the type of medication children ...