Term Name: | albuterol |
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Synonyms: | 4-[2-(tert-butylamino)-1-hydroxyethyl]-2-(hydroxymethyl)phenol, Albuterol, Proventil, Salbutamol |
Definition: | A member of the class of phenylethanolamines that is 4-(2-amino-1-hydroxyethyl)-2-(hydroxymethyl)phenol having a tert-butyl group attached to the nirogen atom. It acts as a beta-adrenergic agonist used in the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). |
Ontology: | ChEBI [CHEBI:2549] ( EBI ) |