Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry (Instructor's)
Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry (Instructor's)
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To explain: The therapeutic effects of albuterol, a β-andregenic agonist that is taken for asthma.

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Albuterol is also called as salbutamol which is a bronchodilator that helps in relaxing muscles of airways and increases the air flow in lungs. It is used for the treatment of patients suffering from asthma, bronchitis and emphysema.

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To determine: The side effects of albuterol drug.

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Asthma is a chronic disorder in which airways of infected person become narrow, swollen and inflamed. In this disorder, a person produces extra mucus which causes difficulty in breathing.

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To determine: How a better drug having no side effects can be designed.

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Albuterol is used for the treatment of asthma which helps to relax and dilate the bronchi and bronchioles in lungs. It is a type of drug that increases the air flow in lungs as it provides passage entry of air in lungs.

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