Salbutamol

Pronunciation

• IPA: /sælˈbjuːtÉ™mÉ’l/

Origin

From salicyl + butyl + amine + -ol.

Full definition of salbutamol

Noun

1. A short-acting bronchodilator used for the relief of bronchospasm in conditions such as asthma and COPD.

Synonyms

• albuterol (USAN)

Derived terms

• salbutamol sulphate