Beta2 Adrenergic Agonist
Beta2 Adrenergic Agonist
Beta2 Adrenergic Agonist
3 Side eects
Mechanism of action
4 Delivery
Activation of beta-adrenergic receptors leads to relaxation of smooth muscle in the lung, and dilation and opening of the airways.
Adverse eects
5 Risks
Types
They can be divided into short-acting (SABA) and longacting beta-adrenoceptor agonist (LABA) groups:
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7 See also
Discovery and development of beta2 agonists
8 References
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