inhaled beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist

Indications

• used as aerosolized agents (MDI, nebulizer) in the treatment of bronchospasm
  • exacerbations of asthma
  • reactive airway disease
  • COPD, chronic bronchitis, pulmonary emphysema
  • bronchiectasis
• acute heart failure, cardiogenic shock
• premature labor

More general terms

• beta-adrenergic receptor agonist
• bronchodilator
• aerosolized agent

More specific terms

• albuterol (Salbutamol, Ventolin, Proventil)
• clenbuterol
• dobutamine (Dobutrex)
• formoterol (Foradil, Perforomist)
• indacaterol (Arcapta)
• salmeterol (Serevent, Serevent Diskus)
• terbutaline (Brethine, Bricanyl, Brethaine)
• vilanterol

Additional terms

• beta-2 adrenergic receptor; beta-2 adrenoreceptor; beta-2 adrenoceptor (ADRB2, ADRB2R, B2AR)