Application

Salbutamol was administered to primate model to study the bronchoconstriction in chronic allergic asthma.²⁰ Salbutamol was used as a standard for rapid pharmacokinetic screening of human plasma samples using HPLC.²¹

Biochem/physiol Actions

Salbutamol is a β2 adrenoceptor agonist with short acting bronchodilation and anti-inflammatory effects. It relaxes the airway smooth muscles and inhibits bronchoconstriction induced by adenosine-5′ -monophosphate (AMP).¹ Salbutamol is particularly effective in treatment of asthma as it provides immediate relief.²

β₂-adrenoceptor agonist

Features and Benefits

This compound was developed by GlaxoSmithKline. To browse the list of other pharma-developed compounds and Approved Drugs/Drug Candidates, click here.

This compound is featured on the β-Adrenoceptors page of the Handbook of Receptor Classification and Signal Transduction. To browse other handbook pages, click here.

Packaging

25, 50 mg in glass insert

100, 250 mg in poly bottle