Walden University| NURS 6521 – Advanced Pharmacology | Walden University
If you want to get relief quickly from the symptoms of an asthma attack, I suggest short-acting beta agonists like albuterol and ipratropium. These drugs work fast by relaxing the muscles that surround the airways. This allows more oxygen in the lungs. These drugs may also increase heart rate and cause shakiness. Patients should be informed of all possible side effects prior to taking these medications. Patients may also use a rescue combination inhaler to get relief faster, but it should not be used as a replacement for their long-term control medications.
Overall, depending on each patient’s individual condition there are numerous treatment options available that can provide significant improvements in managing their asthma over time; however it is also important for them to understand how different drugs might affect them in order make informed decisions about which ones are most suitable