What is the difference between Salbutamol and Albuterol?

lilas125 · Newbie Joined: 28 Dec 2005 Posts: 3

My daughter is 13 years old and she has just been diagnosed with asthma. Unfortunately, we could not cal her breathing problems, the situation got complicated and now she has t take medicament therapy. Doctor recommended two meds, Salbutamol and Albuterol, and I would like to know what is the difference between those two.

harris1657 · Newbie Joined: 03 Apr 2005 Posts: 1

Salbutamol is beta adrenergic blocker, while Albuterol is sympathomimetic. Albuterol relaxes muscles within bronchi and thus induces relieving from the breathing problems. Both medications are used for dealing with breathing issues/obstructions. During asthma attacks, strong constriction of bronchi happens, and that is exactly what these two meds are trying to prevent.

What is the difference between Salbutamol and Albuterol?

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