Drug Name:Salbutamol
Drug Class:Beta-2 agonist
Mechanism of Action:
  • Stimulates beta-2 adrenergic receptors in the lungs
  • Relaxes bronchial smooth muscle
  • Increases airflow to the lungs
Use:
  • Relief of bronchospasm in asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema
  • Prevention of exercise-induced bronchospasm
Side Effects:
  • Tremors
  • Headache
  • Palpitations
  • Nausea
  • Insomnia
Contraindications:
  • Hypersensitivity to salbutamol
  • Cardiac arrhythmias
  • Severe hypertension
Specialty:
  • Pulmonology
  • Emergency medicine
  • Pediatrics