Bronchodilators

Agents that relax airway smooth muscle to relieve bronchoconstriction.

1 drugs in this class

Drugs in Bronchodilators

Albuterol

Ventolin, ProAir, Proventil

Selective beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist. Relaxes bronchial smooth muscle by activating adenylyl cyclase, increasing intracellular cAMP, leading to bronchodilation.

BronchodilatorsSmall Molecule

Indications: Bronchospasm in asthma, Exercise-induced bronchospasm prevention...

Related Body Systems

Body systems targeted by drugs in the Bronchodilators class.

Respiratory System

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