Adrenergic beta-agonist

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Adrenergic beta-agonists (LABA) are "drugs that selectively bind to and activate beta-adrenergic receptors."[1]

Medical uses

Asthma

See asthma

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

See chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Among patients with COPD, reduction in mortality may not occur unless LABAs are combined with corticosteroids.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Anonymous (2024), Adrenergic beta-agonist (English). Medical Subject Headings. U.S. National Library of Medicine.
  2. ↑ Rodrigo GJ, Nannini LJ, Rodríguez-Roisin R (May 2008). "Safety of Long-Acting {beta}-Agonists in Stable COPD: A Systematic Review". Chest 133 (5): 1079–87. DOI:10.1378/chest.07-1167. PMID 18460518. Research Blogging.
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