Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
albuterol
noun
/ælˈbjuːtəˌrɒl/
Definition
Albuterol is a medication that helps open airways in the lungs.
Examples
- Albuterol is commonly used in inhalers for asthma treatment.
- The patient felt relief after using the albuterol inhaler during an asthma attack.
Meaning
It is primarily used to treat asthma and other conditions that cause breathing difficulties by relaxing the muscles in the airways and increasing airflow to the lungs.
Synonyms
- Salbutamol
- Ventolin
- Proventil
