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Salbutamol (International)

Note: In some countries, this medicine may only be approved for veterinary use.

In the US, Salbutamol (salbutamol systemic) is used to treat Asthma.

US matches:

Scheme

Rec.INN

ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification)

R03AC02,R03CC02

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0018559-94-9

Chemical Formula

C13-H21-N-O3

Molecular Weight

239

Therapeutic Categories

Bronchodilator

β₂-Sympathomimetic agent

Treatment of asthma and COPD

Tocolytic agent

Chemical Name

1,3-Benzenedimetanol, α1-[[(1,1-dimetyletyl)amino]metyl]-4-hydroxy-

Foreign Names

Generic Names

Brand Names

Glossary

TermDefinition
BANBritish Approved Name
BANMBritish Approved Name (Modified)
DCFDénomination Commune Française
DCITDenominazione Comune Italiana
ISInofficial Synonym
JANJapanese Accepted Name
OSOfficial Synonym
PHPharmacopoeia Name
Rec.INNRecommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization)
USANUnited States Adopted Name

Further information on drug naming conventions: International Nonproprietary Names.

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