Long-acting beta agonist

Examples: Formoterol , indacaterol, salmeterol

Combined therapy:

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Effect: bronchodilation, decreased excudation & cholinergic response, increased mucocilliary response

Conditions:

More frequently used in Asthma

Second line as monotherpay in COPD

*Note: formoterol is a fast-acting LABA, used in Symbicot®(ICS/LABA) and Combivent®

CI: N/A

MOA: Activation of Beta 2 adrenergic receptor

Admin: Inhaled, 1-2x per day

Side effects:

B2