name: | Carbuterol |
ATC code: | R03AC10 | route: | oral |
n-compartments | 1 |
Carbuterol is a selective beta-2 adrenergic agonist formerly used as a bronchodilator in the management of asthma and other obstructive airway diseases. It is not widely approved or used today, having been largely replaced by newer beta-2 agonists with improved safety profiles.
Estimated pharmacokinetic parameters for a typical adult based on class-related data from other beta-2 agonists, as no original pharmacokinetic publication for carbuterol was found.