title: The metabolic effects of inhaled salbutamol.
abstract: 1 The metabolic effects of salbutamol (5 mg) given by intermittent positive pressure breathing have been studied in eight patients with airflow obstruction. 2 No changes in plasma nonesterified fatty acids, triglyceride, glucose, insulin or cortisol were seen 1 and 4 h after administration. 3 It is concluded that inhaled salbutamol does not cause the unwanted metabolic effects reported with oral or parenteral administration, and that this is a further indication for this route of administration.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000420:Albuterol / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology*; D001786:Blood Glucose / Q000378:metabolism; D005230:Fatty Acids, Nonesterified / Q000097:blood; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006854:Hydrocortisone / Q000097:blood; D007328:Insulin / Q000097:blood; D007384:Intermittent Positive-Pressure Breathing; D008297:Male; D008660:Metabolism / Q000187:drug effects*; D008875:Middle Aged; D013997:Time Factors; D014280:Triglycerides / Q000097:blood
chemical_list: D001786:Blood Glucose; D005230:Fatty Acids, Nonesterified; D007328:Insulin; D014280:Triglycerides; D000420:Albuterol; D006854:Hydrocortisone