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Albuterol (Salbutamol) Summary

Description: 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; Levalbuterol; Xopenex; Proventil Show All >>

Networked: 2948 relevant articles (378 outcomes, 584 trials/studies) for this Drug

Key Diseases for which Albuterol is Relevant

  1. Asthma (Bronchial Asthma) : 188 outcomes 320 studies in 1563 results
  2. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) : 39 outcomes 72 studies in 312 results
  3. Bronchiolitis : 30 outcomes 28 studies in 72 results
  4. Bronchial Spasm : 19 outcomes 8 studies in 134 results
  5. Respiratory Sounds (Crackle) : 14 outcomes 12 studies in 77 results
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Drugs Related to Albuterol

  1. Ipratropium (Ipratropium Bromide)
  2. Albuterol (Salbutamol)
  3. formoterol (Oxis)
  4. salmeterol (Serevent)
  5. Epinephrine (Adrenaline)
  6. Theophylline (Theon)
  7. fluticasone (Cutivate)
  8. Beclomethasone (Beclometasone)
  9. Terbutaline (Brethaire)
  10. Oxygen
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Therapies Related to Albuterol

  1. Nebulizers and Vaporizers (Inhaler)
  2. Metered Dose Inhalers (Metered Dose Inhaler)
  3. Oral Administration
  4. Dry Powder Inhalers
  5. Aftercare (After-Treatment)
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