Albuterol FDA Link Generic

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.

Also Known As:

Salbutamol; Ventolin; Proventil; 2- t- Butylamino- 1- (4- hydroxy- 3- hydroxy- 3- hydroxymethyl)phenylethanol; Albuterol Sulfate; Sultanol; 1,3-Benzenedimethanol, alpha1- (((1,1- dimethylethyl)amino)methyl)- 4- hydroxy-

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Adrenergic beta-2 Receptor Agonists
Bronchodilator Agents
Tocolytic Agents

Organic Chemicals: 133
- Amines: 4871
  - Amino Alcohols: 20
    - Ethanolamines: 16
      - Albuterol: 3844
  - Ethylamines: 5
    - Phenethylamines: 28
      - Albuterol: 3844
- Alcohols: 595
  - Amino Alcohols: 20
    - Ethanolamines: 16
      - Albuterol: 3844

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