Salbutamol
Overview
Salbutamol or albuterol (USAN
) is a short-acting β2-adrenergic receptor agonist
used for the relief of bronchospasm
in conditions such as asthma
and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
. It is marketed as Ventolin among other brand names.
Salbutamol was the first selective β2-receptor agonist to be marketed — in 1968. It was first sold by Allen & Hanburys
under the brand name Ventolin. The drug was an instant success, and has been used for the treatment of asthma ever since.
Salbutamol sulfate is usually given by the inhaled route for direct effect on bronchial smooth muscle.
United States Adopted Name
United States Adopted Names are unique nonproprietary names assigned to pharmaceuticals marketed in the United States. Each name is assigned by the USAN Council, which is co-sponsored by the American Medical Association , the United States Pharmacopeial Convention , and the American Pharmacists...
) is a short-acting β2-adrenergic receptor agonist
Beta2-adrenergic receptor agonist
β2-adrenergic agonists, also known as β2-adrenergic receptor agonists, are a class of drugs used to treat asthma and other pulmonary disease states.-Uses:...
used for the relief of bronchospasm
Bronchospasm
Bronchospasm or a bronchial spasm is a sudden constriction of the muscles in the walls of the bronchioles. It is caused by the release of substances from mast cells or basophils under the influence of anaphylatoxins...
in conditions such as 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...
and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease , also known as chronic obstructive lung disease , chronic obstructive airway disease , chronic airflow limitation and chronic obstructive respiratory disease , is the co-occurrence of chronic bronchitis and emphysema, a pair of commonly co-existing diseases...
. It is marketed as Ventolin among other brand names.
Salbutamol was the first selective β2-receptor agonist to be marketed — in 1968. It was first sold by Allen & Hanburys
Allen & Hanburys
Allen and Hanburys Ltd was a British pharmaceutical manufacturer, absorbed by Glaxo Laboratories in 1958.-History:The business was founded in 1715 in Old Plough Court, Lombard Street, London, by Silvanus Bevan, a Welshman, apothecary and a Quaker...
under the brand name Ventolin. The drug was an instant success, and has been used for the treatment of asthma ever since.
Salbutamol sulfate is usually given by the inhaled route for direct effect on bronchial smooth muscle.
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