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Fenoterol is a bronchodilator belonging to the group of beta-2 adrenergic agonists, used for the treatment of acute bronchospasm in asthma, COPD, and bronchitis. Some medicinal products are also approved for maintenance therapy. Its effects are based on selective agonism at beta-2 receptors in the airways. The onset of action is rapid, and the effects last between 3–5 hours. The most common possible adverse effects include cough and tremor. In some countries, fenoterol is also approved for tocolysis (inhibition of premature labor).
Fenoterol (ATC R03AC04) has bronchodilatory, sympathomimetic, and tocolytic properties. Its effects are based on selective binding to beta-2 receptors. The onset of action is rapid, within a few minutes, and the effects last between 3–5 hours.
Mechanism of action of beta-2 adrenergic agonists, click to enlarge. Illustration © PharmaWiki
