Medicine detail

Albuterol

Often used as a rescue medicine for asthma or bronchospasm.

Short-acting beta agonist bronchodilator Respiratory ID 4
What It Is Used For

Often used as a rescue medicine for asthma or bronchospasm.

Active Ingredient

albuterol

Chemical Name

4-[2-(tert-butylamino)-1-hydroxyethyl]-2-(hydroxymethyl)phenol

Common Brands

Ventolin, ProAir, Proventil

Generic / Alternate Names

salbutamol, albuterol inhaler, albuterol

Tracking Note

Track inhaler use, symptoms, triggers, pulse, and breathing status.

Clinical links

Linked conditions and symptoms

Allergic Rhinitis

Commonly used for asthma, COPD, bronchospasm, allergy-airway, or breathing-symptom care depending on formulation.

Respiratory common use

Asthma

Commonly used for asthma, COPD, bronchospasm, allergy-airway, or breathing-symptom care depending on formulation.

Respiratory common use

Bronchitis

Commonly used for asthma, COPD, bronchospasm, allergy-airway, or breathing-symptom care depending on formulation.

Respiratory common use

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Commonly used for asthma, COPD, bronchospasm, allergy-airway, or breathing-symptom care depending on formulation.

Respiratory common use

Cystic Fibrosis

Commonly used for asthma, COPD, bronchospasm, allergy-airway, or breathing-symptom care depending on formulation.

Respiratory common use

Chest tightness

Commonly used for asthma, COPD, bronchospasm, allergy-airway, or breathing-symptom care depending on formulation.

Respiratory symptom context

Cough

Commonly used for asthma, COPD, bronchospasm, allergy-airway, or breathing-symptom care depending on formulation.

Respiratory symptom context

Dry cough

Commonly used for asthma, COPD, bronchospasm, allergy-airway, or breathing-symptom care depending on formulation.

Respiratory symptom context

Nasal congestion

Commonly used for asthma, COPD, bronchospasm, allergy-airway, or breathing-symptom care depending on formulation.

Respiratory symptom context

Rapid breathing

Commonly used for asthma, COPD, bronchospasm, allergy-airway, or breathing-symptom care depending on formulation.

Respiratory symptom context

Shortness of breath

Commonly used for asthma, COPD, bronchospasm, allergy-airway, or breathing-symptom care depending on formulation.

Respiratory symptom context

Trouble breathing

Commonly used for asthma, COPD, bronchospasm, allergy-airway, or breathing-symptom care depending on formulation.

Respiratory symptom context

Wheezing

Commonly used for asthma, COPD, bronchospasm, allergy-airway, or breathing-symptom care depending on formulation.

Respiratory symptom context

Research

Related NIH/NLM study links