Abstract
Beta2-adrenoreceptor agonists are the most widely prescribed bronchodilators and are used for symptomatic control and as 'rescue' medication for people with asthma and other chronic conditions affecting the airways. The authors describe the clinical uses, mechanism of action and potential side effects of these agents, emphasising the nurse's role in monitoring therapy.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Review
MeSH terms
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Adrenergic beta-2 Receptor Agonists
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Adrenergic beta-Agonists / pharmacology
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Adrenergic beta-Agonists / therapeutic use
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Asthma / drug therapy*
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Asthma / nursing*
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Asthma / psychology
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Bronchodilator Agents / pharmacology
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Bronchodilator Agents / therapeutic use*
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Cholinergic Antagonists / pharmacology
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Cholinergic Antagonists / therapeutic use
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Drug Interactions
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Drug Monitoring / methods
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Drug Monitoring / nursing
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Nurse's Role
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Patient Compliance / psychology
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Patient Selection
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Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive / drug therapy*
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Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive / nursing*
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Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive / psychology
Substances
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Adrenergic beta-2 Receptor Agonists
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Adrenergic beta-Agonists
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Bronchodilator Agents
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Cholinergic Antagonists