Adrenergic bronchodilators

A drug may be classified by the chemical type of the active ingredient or by the way it is used to treat a particular condition. Each drug can be classified into one or more drug classes.

Adrenergic bronchodilators (specifically beta2-adrenoreceptor agonists) dilate the bronchi by a direct action on the beta2-adrenoreceptors on the bronchial smooth muscle and relax the muscle.

There are two categories of beta2-adrenoreceptor agonists used in asthma. The short acting adrenergic bronchodilators are used on an as needed basis to control symptoms of asthma. The longer acting bronchodilators are used regularly, twice daily, as adjunct therapy in patients whose asthma is poorly controlled by inhaled corticosteroids.

Drug Name ( View by: Brand | Generic )	Reviews	Ratings
isoproterenol systemic (Pro, More...)	2 reviews	Rate it	10
levalbuterol systemic (Pro, More...)	12 reviews	Rate it	9.4
arformoterol systemic (Pro, More...)	3 reviews	Rate it	9.3
metaproterenol systemic (Pro, More...)	2 reviews	Rate it	9.0
racepinephrine systemic (More...)	1 review	Rate it	9.0
epinephrine systemic (Pro, More...)	14 reviews	Rate it	8.9
terbutaline systemic (Pro, More...)	5 reviews	Rate it	8.8
formoterol systemic (Pro, More...)	5 reviews	Rate it	8.5
pirbuterol systemic (Pro, More...)	5 reviews	Rate it	8.2
albuterol systemic (Pro, More...)	39 reviews	Rate it	7.6
salmeterol systemic (Pro, More...)	0 reviews	Rate it	6.7
bitolterol systemic (More...)	0 reviews	Rate it	0.0
indacaterol systemic (Pro, More...)	0 reviews	Rate it	0.0
isoetharine systemic (More...)	0 reviews	Rate it	0.0

See also

Medical conditions associated with adrenergic bronchodilators:

• Adams-Stokes Syndrome
• Allergic Reactions
• Anaphylaxis
• Asthma
• Asthma, acute
• Asthma, Maintenance
• Asystole
• AV Heart Block
• Bronchiectasis
• Bronchitis
• Bronchospasm During Anesthesia
• Bronchospasm Prophylaxis
• Cardiac Arrhythmia
• COPD
• COPD, Acute
• COPD, Maintenance
• Electromechanical Dissociation
• Oral Allergy Syndrome
• Premature Labor
• Shock