Bronchospasm medical therapy

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Beta 2 adrenergic agonists are recommended for bronchospasm.

• Short acting (SABA)
  • Salbutamol
  • Levosalbutamol
• Long acting (LABA)
  • Formoterol
  • Salmeterol
• Others
  • Dopamine
  • Norepinephrine
  • Epinephrine

Since the neurotransmitter, acetylcholine, is known to decrease sympathetic response by slowing the heart rate and constricting the smooth muscle tissue; ongoing research and successful clinical trials have shown that agents such as diphenhydramine, atropine and Ipratropium bromide are known to be effective for treating asthma and COPD-related symptoms.

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