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Article: Inhaled beta agonists.(Symposium Papers)(Conference notes)
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- Respiratory Care
- Article date:
- July 1, 2007
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Introduction
The [[beta].sub.2] Adrenoreceptor
History of [beta] Adrenergic Bronchodilators
Indications for Short-Acting [[beta].sub.2] Agonists (SABAs)
SABA Mechanism of Action
Examples of Short-Acting [[beta].sub.2] Agonists
Evidence for Using Single-Isomer [beta] Agonists
Long-Acting [[beta].sub.2] Agonists (LABAs)
Indications for LABAs
LABA Mechanism of Action
Examples of LABAs
LABA Controversy
LABAs in Asthma
LABAs in COPD
New LABAs
Summary
The [[beta].sub.2] adrenoreceptor is a large molecule of some 413 amino acids. The duration of stimulation of this receptor depends on where and for how long a [[beta].sub.2] adrenergic drug attaches ...