A 55–year–old female who is taking propranolol for the management of a cardiovascular disease experiences an acute asthmatic attack. Which of the following drugs would you prescribe to attenuate this asthmatic attack
Correct Answer: Ipratropium bromide
Description: Inhaled β2 agonists are the agents of choice for termination of acute attack of bronchial asthma. However, as the patient is receiving β-blockers, treatment with β2 agonists will be ineffective (receptors are already blocked). Therefore, other bronchodilators like anticholinergic agents (ipratropium) or methylxanthines (theophylline) will be useful in such a case.
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