Salbutamol
Salbutamol
Salbutamol (pronounced /sælˈbjuːtəmɒl/), also known as albuterol in the United States, is a medication primarily used to treat and prevent bronchospasm in people with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Etymology
The name "Salbutamol" comes from the Latin roots "salvus" meaning safe and "tutela" meaning protection. The name was chosen to reflect the drug's ability to provide safe protection against bronchospasm.
Usage
Salbutamol is typically used in the form of an inhaler (a metered-dose inhaler or MDI), but it can also be taken orally or via intravenous infusion. It works by relaxing the muscles in the airways, thus improving airflow to the lungs.
Related Terms
- Bronchodilator: A type of medication that relaxes and opens the airways in the lungs. Salbutamol is a type of bronchodilator.
- Beta-2 agonist: A class of drugs that stimulate beta-2 adrenergic receptors in the lungs, leading to dilation of the bronchial passages. Salbutamol is a short-acting beta-2 agonist.
- Asthma: A chronic condition characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways, leading to difficulty breathing. Salbutamol is commonly used to treat asthma.
- COPD: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, a type of obstructive lung disease characterized by long-term breathing problems and poor airflow. Salbutamol is used to prevent and treat flare-ups in COPD.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Salbutamol
- Wikipedia's article - Salbutamol
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