bronchodilators
Bronchodilation is a phenomenon of sympathetic stimulation. Thus drugs which attempt to achieve it include:
1.sympathomimetics
salbutamol } beta-2 adrenoceptor
terbutaline } agonists
fenoterol }
rimiterol }
salmeterol }
adrenaline
isoprenaline
2.antimuscarinics
Anticholinergics are drugs which antagonise cholinergic receptors.
3.xanthinesTypes of sympathomimetic include:
Xanthines are compounds which inhibit phosphodiesterase and thus are able to produce bronchodilatation.
theophylline
aminophylline
caffeine, theophylline and tannin
