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Albuterol Pharmacology
On this episode of the Real Life Pharmacology Podcast, I cover albuterol pharmacology, adverse effects, and a rare indication for this classic respiratory medication.
Albuterol is a short-acting beta-2 adrenergic agonist (SABA) that works by stimulating beta-2 receptors in the bronchial smooth muscle. This stimulation activates adenylate cyclase, increases cyclic AMP, and leads to relaxation of airway smooth muscle. The end result is rapid bronchodilation, making albuterol effective for quick relief of acute bronchospasm in conditions such as asthma and COPD.
Common adverse effects occur due…
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