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Ventolin HFA

Active Ingredient(s): Albuterol
First Approved by the FDA: April 19, 2001
Pharmaceutical Company: GLAXOSMITHKLINE

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Salbutamol (INN) or albuterol (USAN) is a short-acting 2-adrenergic receptor agonist used for the relief of bronchospasm in conditions such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It is marketed as Ventolin among other brand names. Salbutamol was the first selective 2-receptor agonist to be marketed in 1968. It was first sold by Allen & Hanburys under the brand name Ventolin. The drug was an instant success, and has been used for the treatment of asthma ever since.[2] Salbutamo ...

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Possible Dosages for this and Related Drugs:

Albuterol
  • Aerosol, Metered: 0.09mg/inh, 100mcg/actuation, 108mcg/actuation, 90mcg/actuation
  • Inhalant: 200mcg, 90mcg/actuation
  • Solution: 0.021%, 0.042%, 0.083%, 0.5%, 2.5mg/3ml, 5mg/ml
  • Syrup: 2mg/5ml
  • Tablet: 2mg, 4mg
  • Tablet, Extended Release: 4mg, 8mg
Note: Above list includes dosages for all drugs with the same combination of active ingredients.

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