The most predictive and dangerous side effect of propranolol that makes it to be avoided in known patient of COPD is induction of :: (A) Respiratory failure, (B) Acute asthmatic attack, (C) Glaucoma, (D) Pleural effusion
Answer is B. Answer is B (Acute Asthmatic Attack) " Propanalol worsens chronic obstructive lung disease. It can precipitate life threatening attack of Bronchial Asthma as it increases Bronchial resistance by Blocking 2 receptors" - KDT Drugs most commonly associated with the induction of acute episodes of Asthma Aspirin g Beta adrenergic blockers Q Colouring agents such as tarazine Sultiting agents.