Bambuterol Hydrochloride
Bambuterol Hydrochloride is a long-acting beta-2 adrenergic agonist (LABA) prodrug used primarily for the maintenance treatment of asthma and other obstructive airway diseases. Once absorbed, it converts to terbutaline, which relaxes bronchial smooth muscle to improve airflow and reduce symptoms like wheezing and shortness of breath.
A once-daily bronchodilator prodrug used for long-term asthma management.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 235862
- Generic
- Bambuterol Hydrochloride
- Class
- pin-variant
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Used for the maintenance treatment of asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and other obstructive airway conditions where long-term bronchodilation is needed.
As a prodrug, bambuterol is converted in the body to terbutaline, which stimulates beta-2 adrenergic receptors in bronchial smooth muscle, causing relaxation and bronchodilation that lasts approximately 24 hours.
This medication is for maintenance therapy and should not be used for acute bronchospasm attacks. Patients should have a short-acting beta-agonist available for rescue use. May interact with other sympathomimetic drugs or certain heart medications. Not recommended during pregnancy without medical supervision.
Official drug label
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