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Adrenergic Agonists
B2 selective agonists
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Pharmacology
Professional
07/21/2012

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Term
Albuterol
Definition
inhale or oral
asthma bronchospasm, or preterm labor
Term
Terbutaline
Definition
inhale, subQ, or oral
emergency asthma, broncospasm or preterm labor
Term
Metaproterenol
Definition
less selective tha albuterol and terbutaline
inhale or oral to treat bronchospasm
Term
Salmeterol
Definition
long duration > 12 hours
50 more selective
slow onset
asthma, copd, bronchospasm
Term
Formoterol
Definition
similar to salmeterol but rapid onset of action while retaining long duration
Term
B2 agonists
Definition
created to isolate B2 bronchodilation without the B1 effects on the heart
Term
B2 receptor agonists
Definition
cause bronchodilation and uterus relaxation
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