name: | Clenbuterol |
ATC code: | R03CC13 | route: | oral |
n-compartments | 2 |
Clenbuterol is a sympathomimetic amine, acting as a selective beta-2-adrenergic agonist. It is used as a bronchodilator for the treatment of asthma and other pulmonary diseases, primarily in veterinary medicine; its use in humans is not approved in many countries but it is sometimes misused for performance enhancement and fat loss.
Pharmacokinetic parameters reported in healthy male volunteers after single oral administration.
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