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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Effect of COPD medications at rest and during exercise (6):
Bronchodilators, including methylxanthines, sympathomimetic agents (albuterol and other beta agonists), cromolyn sodium, and corticosteroids may increase exercise capacity in patients with limited bronchospasm.
Methylxanthines and sympathomimetic agents (albuterol and other beta agonists) may increase heart rate during rest and exercise.
Sympathomimetic agents (albuterol and other beta agonists) may increase blood pressure during rest and exercise.
Cromolyn sodium and corticosteroids have no effect on either heart rate or blood pressure during rest and exercise.
