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  2. Beta-adrenergic agonist - Wikipedia

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    Most agonists of the beta receptors are selective for one or more beta-adrenoreceptors. For example, patients with low heart rate are given beta agonist treatments that are more "cardio-selective" such as dobutamine, which increases the force of contraction of the heart muscle.

  3. Beta2-adrenergic agonist - Wikipedia

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    Beta 2-adrenergic agonists, also known as adrenergic β 2 receptor agonists, are a class of drugs that act on the β 2 adrenergic receptor. Like other β adrenergic agonists , they cause smooth muscle relaxation. β 2 adrenergic agonists' effects on smooth muscle cause dilation of bronchial passages , vasodilation in muscle and liver ...

  4. Long-acting beta-adrenoceptor agonist - Wikipedia

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    When combined with inhaled steroids, β adrenoceptor agonists can improve symptoms. [1] [2] In children this benefit is uncertain and they may be potentially harmful. [2]They should not be used without an accompanying steroid due to an increased risk of severe symptoms, including exacerbation in both children and adults. [3]

  5. Cardiotonic agent - Wikipedia

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    Unlike general inotropes, these agents exhibit a higher level of specificity as they selectively target the myocardium. They can be categorised into four distinct groups based on their unique mechanisms of action: cardiac glycosides, beta-adrenergic agonists, phosphodiesterase III inhibitors, and calcium sensitizers.

  6. Beta1-adrenergic agonist - Wikipedia

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    β 1-Adrenergic receptor agonists, also known as beta-1 agonists, are a class of drugs that bind selectively to the β 1-adrenergic receptor.As a result, they act more selectively upon the heart. β-Adrenoceptors typically bind to norepinephrine release by sympathetic adrenergic nerves and to circulating epinephrine.

  7. List of adrenergic drugs - Wikipedia

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    Abediterol; Amibegron; Arbutamine; Arformoterol; Arotinolol; Bambuterol; Befunolol; Bitolterol; Bromoacetylalprenololmenthane (BAAM); Broxaterol; Buphenine ...

  8. Sympathomimetic drug - Wikipedia

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    Examples of sympathomimetic effects include increases in heart rate, force of cardiac contraction, and blood pressure. [1] The primary endogenous agonists of the sympathetic nervous system are the catecholamines (i.e., epinephrine [adrenaline], norepinephrine [noradrenaline], and dopamine), which function as both neurotransmitters and hormones.

  9. Adrenergic receptor - Wikipedia

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    The adrenergic receptors or adrenoceptors are a class of G protein-coupled receptors that are targets of many catecholamines like norepinephrine (noradrenaline) and epinephrine (adrenaline) produced by the body, but also many medications like beta blockers, beta-2 (β 2) antagonists and alpha-2 (α 2) agonists, which are used to treat high ...