beta-2 agonist


beta-2 agonist

A medication that stimulates bronchodilation. Examples include albuterol, salmeterol, terbutaline, and many others. See: bronchodilator

Patient care

Beta-2 agonists are used to treat patients with asthma or any pulmonary disease associated with bronchospasm. Patients given such medications need to be monitored for side effects such as tremor, tachycardia, and nausea.

See also: agonist