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2. Epinephrine (medication) - Wikipedia

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   Epinephrine is also used as a bronchodilator for asthma if specific β 2 agonists are unavailable or ineffective. [39] Because of the high intrinsic efficacy (receptor binding ability) of epinephrine, high drug concentrations cause adverse side effects when treating asthma. The value of using nebulized epinephrine in acute asthma is unclear. [40]

3. List of medical inhalants - Wikipedia

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   2 Bronchodilators. 3 Anti-hypertensives. ... A list of drugs or therapeutic agents administered via inhalation. Inhalational anesthetic agents ... Epinephrine ...

4. Bronchodilator - Wikipedia

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   Additionally, some psychostimulant drugs that have an amphetamine like mode of action, such as amphetamine, [6] methamphetamine, and cocaine, [7] have bronchodilating effects and were used often for asthma due to the lack of effective β 2-adrenergic agonists for use as bronchodilator, but are now rarely, if ever, used medically for their ...

5. Beta2-adrenergic agonist - Wikipedia

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   Findings indicate that β 2 stimulants, especially in parenteral administration such as inhalation or injection, can induce adverse effects: Tachycardia secondary to peripheral vasodilation and cardiac stimulation (Such tachycardia may be accompanied by palpitations.) [4] Tremor, excessive sweating, anxiety, insomnia, and agitation [5]

6. Metered-dose inhaler - Wikipedia

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   MDI canister and actuator components from H&T Presspart. A metered-dose inhaler consists of three major components: the canister, which is produced in aluminum or stainless steel by means of deep drawing, where the formulation resides; the metering valve, which allows a metered quantity of the formulation to be dispensed with each actuation; and an actuator (or mouthpiece) which enables the ...

7. Pulmonary drug delivery - Wikipedia

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   Pulmonary drug delivery is mainly utilized for topical applications in the lungs, such as the use of inhaled beta-agonists, corticosteroids and anticholinergic agents for the treatment of asthma and COPD, the use of inhaled mucolytics and antibiotics for the treatment of cystic fibrosis (CT) and respiratory viral infections, [1] and the use of inhaled prostacyclin analogs for the treatment of ...

8. Nebulizer - Wikipedia

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   Beyond use in chronic lung disease, nebulizers may also be used to treat acute issues like the inhalation of toxic substances. One such example is the treatment of inhalation of toxic hydrofluoric acid (HF) vapors. [8] Calcium gluconate is a first-line treatment for HF exposure to the skin. By using a nebulizer, calcium gluconate is delivered ...

9. Bronchoconstriction - Wikipedia

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   Most common side effects for these drugs may include dry mouth, headache, urinary tract infection, and bronchitis. Other: Other prescription and over-the-counter medications, such as theophylline , cromolyn , and montelukast are indicated for specific diseases and may only provide bronchoconstriction relief to these studied populations.