Svensk definition
Ett direktverkande sympatomimetiskt medel med ganska selektiv verkan på beta-2-receptorer. Det används mest vid behandling av astma.
Albuterol
Albuterol
Engelsk definition
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.
Svenska synonymer
Salbutamol — Ventoline — Albuterolsulfat
Engelska synonymer
Salbutamol — 2-t-Butylamino-1-(4-hydroxy-3-hydroxy-3-hydroxymethyl)phenylethanol — Ventolin — Sultanol — Albuterol Sulfate — Proventil