What is meant by beta2 agonist and anticholinergics?!


Question: What is meant by beta2 agonist and anticholinergics!?
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They're both classes of medication!. Beta 2 refers to adrenaline receptor 2 - a type of receptor present on cells that responds to adrenaline!. An agonist is something which activates that receptor!. Anticholinergics are drugs that oppose the action of the chemical acetyle choline, which is involved in numerous pathways in the body!.

Since you're asking this in 'respiratory diseases' it's worth mentioning that both of these classes of drugs are used in treating respiratory illness such as COPD and asthma (as well as numerous other conditions)!. Beta2 agonists are the 'ventolin' type things that offer quick relief!. Anticholinergics are less commonly used for asthma, but may be used in severe asthma, treating asthma in hospital, and various other unusual circumstances!. Both classes of drugs work by relaxing the airways through different mechanisms!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

beta2 agonist - symptoms controllers for asthma!.!.!.!.!.!.

An anticholinergic agent is a substance that blocks the neurotransmitter acetylcholine in the central and the peripheral nervous system!.Www@Answer-Health@Com





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