title: Toxic effects of drugs used in the ICU. Toxic effects of bronchodilators.
abstract: The critical care clinician commonly encounters patients with acute bronchospasm. Therapy includes a multidrug regimen of sympathomimetics, anticholinergics, methylxanthines, and corticosteroids. The best use of these agents is predicated on knowledge and avoidance of drug toxicities. This article reviews toxic effects of these bronchodilator agents.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pulmonary Medicine, University of Virginia, Charlottesville.
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Truwit
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001993:Bronchodilator Agents / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003422:Critical Care; D006801:Humans; D007362:Intensive Care Units; D010276:Parasympatholytics / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013806:Theophylline / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D001993:Bronchodilator Agents; D010276:Parasympatholytics; D013806:Theophylline