Albuterol

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  • noun. A beta-adrenergic drug, C13H21NO3, used in the form of its sulfate as a bronchodilator primarily to treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
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  • noun. A drug used to prevent and control bronchial airway obstruction in asthma and COPD.
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  • noun. 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
  • Word Usage
    "The usual dose of albuterol is two puffs as needed."
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    INN  salbutamol