SABA

• Short acting beta2 agonist bronchodilators (SABA):

  • Sympathomimetics - act on sympathetic nervous system
  • Act on beta 2 receptors on the airway walls
  • Cause bronchodilation (widening of bronchioles)
  • Relievers of symptoms
  • Often blue
  • Max effect within 20 mins
  • Duration of 3 hours
  • Side effects – tremor and tachycardia (increased heart rate)
• Short acting beta2 agonist bronchodilators (SABA) examples:

  • Drug Name = Salbutamol
  • Trade Name = Ventolin
• Short acting beta2 agonist bronchodilators (SABA) examples:

  • Drug Name = Terbutaline
  • Trade Name = Bricanyl