RAJIV GANDHI UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

The primary pharmacologic therapy of COPD is the sympathomimetic bronchodilator. Among these, short- acting selective beta-2 agonists (e.g., albuterol) are the agents of choice. Beta-2 agonists can cause tremor and reflex tachycardia due to peripheral arterial dilation. Hypokalemia can also occur in extreme cases. There is no advantage of using short-acting beta-2 agonists on a regular basis ... ................
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