Albuterol

Introduction: Albuterol

Description of Albuterol

Albuterol: a bronchodilator (trade names Ventolin or Proventil) used for asthma and emphysema and other lung conditions; available in oral or inhalant forms; side effects are tachycardia and shakiness.
Source: WordNet 2.1

Albuterol: A racemic mixture with a 1:1 ratio of the r-isomer, levalbuterol, and s-albuterol. It is a short-acting beta2-adrenergic agonist with its main clinical use in ASTHMA.
Source: Diseases Database

Albuterol: short-acting beta2-adrenergic agonist with its main clinical use in asthma.
Source: CRISP

Albuterol: A racemic mixture with a 1:1 ratio of the r-isomer, levalbuterol, and s-albuterol. It is a short-acting beta2-adrenergic agonist with its main clinical use in ASTHMA.
Source: MeSH 2007

Drug name confusion

Because many drug names share similar spellings or sound almost identical when spoken, it is possible to mistake the name of a particular medication. Other drugs that are sometimes confused with Albuterol include:

• Albutein
• Atenolol

Terms associated with Albuterol:

Terms Similar to Albuterol:

• Salbutamol

Source: Diseases Database

• Ventolin
• Proventil

Source - WordNet 2.1

• Salbutamol

Source - MeSH 2007

Broader terms for Albuterol

• Ethanolamines
• Phenethylamines

Source - MeSH 2007

• bronchodilator

Source - CRISP

• bronchodilator

Source - WordNet 2.1

The term Albuterol can be used for:

• Proventil
• Ventolin

Source: CRISP

Hierarchical classifications of Albuterol

The following list attempts to classify Albuterol into categories where each line is subset of the next.

WordNet 2.1

• bronchodilator
• medicament,medication,medicinal drug,medicine
• drug
• agent
• causal agency,causal agent,cause
• entity

Source: WordNet 2.1

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy:

• Organic Chemicals
  • Alcohols
    • Amino Alcohols
      • Ethanolamines
        • Albuterol

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy

• Organic Chemicals
  • Amines
    • Amino Alcohols
      • Ethanolamines
        • Albuterol

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy

• Organic Chemicals
  • Amines
    • Ethylamines
      • Phenethylamines
        • Albuterol

External links related to: Albuterol

• Ventolin Online, Description, Chemistry, Ingredients - Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution - RxList Monographs
• Inhaled short acting beta2-agonist use in chronic asthma: regular versus as needed treatment (Cochrane Review)
• Ventolin Injection 500mcg , SPC from the eMC
• Holding chambers versus nebulisers for beta-agonist treatment of acute asthma (Cochrane Review)
• RxMed: Pharmaceutical Information - AIROMIR
• Ventolin Nebules 2.5mg, 5mg , SPC from the eMC
• Short-acting beta-2 agonists for stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (Cochrane Review)
• RxMed: Pharmaceutical Information - VENTOLIN
• Betamimetics for inhibiting preterm labour (Cochrane Review)
• Tocolytics for suspected intrapartum fetal distress (Cochrane Review)
• Salbutamol frame
• Ventolin Respirator Solution , SPC from the eMC
• Ventolin Solution for IV Infusion , SPC from the eMC
• Tocolysis for preventing fetal distress in second stage of labour (Cochrane Review)
• Regular treatment with long acting beta agonists versus daily regular treatment with short acting beta agonists in adults and children with stable asthma (Cochrane Review)
• Ventolin Accuhaler , SPC from the eMC
• MedDet
• Ventolin Syrup , SPC from the eMC
• Ventolin Rotacaps 200mcg, 400mcg , SPC from the eMC
• Ventolin Evohaler , SPC from the eMC
• Anticholinergic bronchodilators versus beta2-sympathomimetic agents for acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (Cochrane Review)
• Albuterol Online, Description, Chemistry, Ingredients - Albuterol - RxList Monographs
• Proventil Online, Description, Chemistry, Ingredients - Albuterol Inhalation - RxList Monographs

Source: Diseases Database

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