Bronchodilator Class
Salbutamol
Brand: Ventolin / ProAir / Asthalin (IN/BD)
Subclass: Short-acting β2 agonist (SABA)
PK:
t½ 5 hours | Clearance: hepatic
Max Dose: 32 day
Max Dose: 32 day
mild
AE: Tremor, palpitations, hypokalemia, tachycardia
AE: Tremor, palpitations, hypokalemia, tachycardia
Terbutaline
Brand: Bricanyl (global)
Subclass: Short-acting β2 agonist (SABA)
PK:
t½ 4 hours | Clearance: hepatic
Max Dose: 15 day
Max Dose: 15 day
moderate
AE: Tachycardia, tremors, hypokalemia, hyperglycemia
AE: Tachycardia, tremors, hypokalemia, hyperglycemia