Albuterol

**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.

**Tree numbers:** - D02.033.100.291.057 - D02.092.063.291.057 - D02.092.471.683.061

**Synonyms:** - 2-t-Butylamino-1-(4-hydroxy-3-hydroxy-3-hydroxymethyl)phenylethanol - Salbutamol