Beta-adrenergic agonist

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Beta-adrenergic agonists are adrenergic agonists which act upon the beta receptors.1

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β1 agonists

Main article: Beta-1 adrenergic receptor#agonists

β1 agonists: stimulates adenylyl cyclase activity; opening of calcium channel. (cardiac stimulants; used to treat cardiogenic shock, acute heart failure, bradyarrhythmias). Selected examples are:

β2 agonists

Main article: Beta-2 adrenergic receptor#agonists

β2 agonists: stimulates adenylyl cyclase activity; closing of calcium channel (smooth muscle relaxants; used to treat asthma and COPD). Selected examples are:

Undetermined/unsorted

The following agents are also listed as agonists by MeSH.2

References

  1. ^ MeSH Adrenergic+beta-Agonists
  2. ^ MeSH list of agents 82000318
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v • d • e
Receptor agonists, antagonists, and reuptake inhibitors
BA/M
AA
ANS
(SANS only—see above for details)
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Adrenergic agonists (models/most important in small caps)
α
β
Nonselective β
α and β
Epinephrine (α1+2, β1+2) · Norepinephrine (α1+2, β1) · Cirazoline · Etilefrine · Ephedrine · Pseudoephedrine
Indirect

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