Albuterol
A short-acting beta-2 adrenergic agonist that is primarily used as a bronchodilator agent to treat ASTHMA. Albuterol is prepared as a racemic mixture of R(-) and S(+) stereoisomers. The stereospecific preparation of R(-) isomer of albuterol is referred to as levalbuterol.
Year introduced: 1974
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Tree Number(s): D02.033.100.291.057, D02.092.063.291.057, D02.092.471.683.061
MeSH Unique ID: D000420
Registry Number: QF8SVZ843E
Entry Terms:
- 2-t-Butylamino-1-(4-hydroxy-3-hydroxy-3-hydroxymethyl)phenylethanol
- Salbutamol
- Ventolin
- Albuterol Sulfate
- Sultanol
- Proventil
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