Clenbuterol
Clenbuterol
Clenbuterol (pronounced: klen-BYOO-te-rol) is a sympathomimetic amine used by sufferers of breathing disorders as a decongestant and bronchodilator. People with chronic breathing disorders such as asthma use this as a bronchodilator to make breathing easier. It is most commonly available as the hydrochloride salt, clenbuterol hydrochloride.
Etymology
The term "Clenbuterol" is derived from the class of drugs called beta2-agonists. "Clen" is short for Clenbuterol, and "buterol" is derived from "butyrate", a type of salt formed by butyric acid, and "ol", a common suffix in the names of pharmaceuticals.
Usage
Clenbuterol is used in certain countries in a medical sense as a bronchodilator in the treatment of asthma, though not in the UK and USA, mainly due to its long half life. It is also used as a weight loss or performance-enhancing drug.
Side Effects
The common side effects of Clenbuterol include insomnia, nervousness, tremors, increased heart rate, increased blood pressure, and nausea. It may also lead to cardiac hypertrophy, which could potentially lead to death.
Related Terms
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Clenbuterol
- Wikipedia's article - Clenbuterol
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