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terbutaline

(Science: chemical) A selective beta-2 adrenergic agonist used as a bronchodilator and tocolytic.

Pharmacological action: adrenergic beta-agonists, bronchodilator agents, sympathomimetic, tocolytic agents.

Chemical name: 1,3-Benzenediol, 5-(2-((1,1-dimethylethyl)amino)-1-hydroxyethyl)-