A child on beta-2-agonist for treatment of bronchial asthma may exhibit all of the following features except?: (A) Tremors, (B) Hypoglycemia, (C) Hypokalemia, (D) Bronchodilation
Answer is B. Hypoglycemia. Beta-2-agonist are the inhand bronchodilators used for the management of bronchial asthma. Tremor is a dose-related adverse effect of these drugs. Breif hyperkalemia followed by hypokalemia is an impoant adverse effect of these agents. Do not cause hypoglycemia.