Pirbuterol
Encyclopedia
Pirbuterol is a beta-2 adrenergic
bronchodilator
used in the treatment of asthma
, available (as pirbuterol acetate) as a breath-activated metered-dose inhaler ("autohaler").
Adrenergic
An adrenergic agent is a drug, or other substance, which has effects similar to, or the same as, epinephrine . Thus, it is a kind of sympathomimetic agent...
bronchodilator
Bronchodilator
A bronchodilator is a substance that dilates the bronchi and bronchioles, decreasing resistance in the respiratory airway and increasing airflow to the lungs. Bronchodilators may be endogenous , or they may be medications administered for the treatment of breathing difficulties...
used in the treatment of asthma
Asthma
Asthma is the common chronic inflammatory disease of the airways characterized by variable and recurring symptoms, reversible airflow obstruction, and bronchospasm. Symptoms include wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath...
, available (as pirbuterol acetate) as a breath-activated metered-dose inhaler ("autohaler").
Clinical use
- Asthma - preventative/maintenance medicine
- Asthma - "rescue" medicine for reversal of acute asthma attack