Long acting beta adrenoceptor agonist
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
They are designed to replace the shorter acting B2-agonists such as salbutamol, as they have a duration of action of approximately 12 hours in comparison with the 4-6 hour duration of salbutamol, making them ideal candidates for twice-daily administration.
Indication
Long acting beta-adrenoceptor agonists are usually prescribed for moderate to severe persistent asthma patients or patients with COPD.
Types
Some long acting beta-adrenoceptor agonists are: