MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

RESPIRATORY

CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
An example of a bronchodilator is .
A
Pulmicort
B
Becotide
C
Ventolin
D
Flixotide
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Short-acting bronchodilator inhalers available in the United States include: Albuterol (AccuNeb, Proair HFA, Proventil HFA, Ventolin HFA, also available as a generic solution for nebulizers)

Detailed explanation-2: -It is a quick-relief drug. Albuterol belongs to a class of drugs known as bronchodilators. It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school.

Detailed explanation-3: -The 3 most widely used bronchodilators are: beta-2 agonists – like salbutamol, salmeterol, formoterol and vilanterol. anticholinergics – like ipratropium, tiotropium, aclidinium and glycopyrronium.

Detailed explanation-4: -Albuterol belongs to the family of medicines known as adrenergic bronchodilators. Adrenergic bronchodilators are medicines that are breathed in through the mouth to open up the bronchial tubes (air passages) in the lungs.

Detailed explanation-5: -Accuneb. ProAir Digihaler. ProAir HFA. Proair Respiclick. Proventil. Proventil HFA. ReliOn Ventolin HFA. Ventolin. More items •13-Feb-2023

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