Pharmacologic Substance
fenoterol
Effect:
Bronchodilation; Decreased Uterine Smooth Muscle Contraction or Tone
May Prevent:
Asthma
May Treat:
Asthma
Definitions related to fenoterol:
  • A short-acting sympathomimetic agent with bronchodilator activity. Fenoterol stimulates beta-2-adrenergic receptors in the lungs, thereby activating the enzyme adenylate cyclase that catalyzes the conversion of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) to cyclic-3',5'-adenosine monophosphate (cAMP). Increased cAMP concentrations relax bronchial smooth muscle, relieve bronchospasms, and reduce inflammatory cell mediator release, especially from mast cells.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • A synthetic adrenergic beta-2 agonist that is used as a bronchodilator and tocolytic.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
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