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unusual facts about beta2-adrenergic receptor agonist



Preterm birth

Meta-analyses indicate that calcium-channel blockers and an oxytocin antagonist can delay delivery by 2–7 days, and β2-agonist drugs delay by 48 hours but carry more side effects.

Terbutaline

Terbutaline (trade names Brethine, Bricanyl, Brethaire, or Terbulin) is a asthma symptoms and as a tocolytic (anti-contraction medication) to delay preterm labor for up to 48 hours.

Vilanterol

Vilanterol (USAN), or triphenylacetic acid, is a long-acting beta-2 agonist drug, which in May 2013 was approved in combination with fluticasone furoate for sale as Breo Ellipta by GlaxoSmithKline for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).


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