Which drug class directly relaxes bronchial smooth muscle by increasing cAMP?
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: Beta2 agonists
Beta2 agonists increase intracellular cAMP by stimulating beta2 receptors. Elevated cAMP causes smooth muscle relaxation and bronchodilation.
Keep practicing
More Drugs for Asthma questions
- The primary goal of long-term asthma management is to:
- Which class of drugs is considered first-line for rapid relief of acute asthma symptoms?
- Which drug is an example of a long-acting beta2 agonist (LABA)?
- Inhaled corticosteroids primarily reduce asthma symptoms by:
- Which adverse effect is commonly associated with inhaled corticosteroids?
- Montelukast exerts its therapeutic effect by: