Beta2-adrenergic agonist

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Beta₂-adrenergic agonists, also known as adrenergic β₂ receptor agonists, are a class of drugs that act on the β₂ adrenergic receptor. Like other β adrenergic agonists, they cause smooth muscle relaxation. β₂ adrenergic agonists' effects on smooth muscle cause dilation of bronchial passages, vasodilation in muscle and liver, relaxation of uterine muscle, and release of insulin. They are primarily used to treat asthma and other pulmonary disorders. Bronchodilators are considered an important treatment regime for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and are usually used in combination with short acting medications and long acting medications in a combined inhaler.^[1][2]