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Drug profile · INN

albuterol

albuterol (AIROMIR AUTOHALER) is a beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist. Associated with GlaxoSmithKline. Route of administration: inhalation. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved TGA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 4
Pipeline programs 27
News articles 0
Drug details — albuterol
US status
approved
Class
Route
INHALATION
Patents
4
Programs
27
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

albuterol (AIROMIR AUTOHALER) is a beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist. Associated with GlaxoSmithKline. Route of administration: inhalation. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN albuterol
Brand AIROMIR AUTOHALER
Mechanism Beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist
Target Beta-2 adrenergic receptor
Route INHALATION
Formulation AEROSOL, METERED

Mechanism of action

Beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist

Primary target: Beta-2 adrenergic receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
TGA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. 220735 Phase 3 · GSK Glaxo Smith · Asthma
  2. Albuterol Phase 3 · Teva Pharma · Asthma
  3. Albuterol MDPI Phase 3 · Teva Pharma · Asthma
  4. Albuterol Spiromax Phase 3 · Teva Pharma · Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction (EIB)
  5. Albuterol Spiromax® Phase 3 · Teva Pharma · Asthma
  6. Albuterol Sulfate Phase 3 · Teva Pharma · Asthma
  7. Albuterol sulfate (ABS) Phase 3 · Teva Pharma · Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
  8. Armstrong Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Aerosol Phase 3 · Amphastar France Pharmaceuticals · Asthma

Related & competitor drugs

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  3. formoterol fumarate Beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist
  4. isoetharine hydrochloride Beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist
  5. levalbuterol hydrochloride Beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist
  6. metaproterenol sulfate Beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist
  1. US 12383516

    Albuterol aerosol suspension formulation for oral inhalation with high amount of green propellant hydrofluoroolefin (HFO) and free of co-solvent

    Expires Mon Aug 07 2045 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  2. US 7488758

    Levalbuterol hydrochloride polymorph B

    Expires Mon Feb 05 2029 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  3. US 7482489

    Enantiomerically pure (R)-albuterol dibenzoyltartrate and protected analogs thereof

    Expires Mon Jan 22 2029 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  4. US 7465831

    Levalbuterol hydrochloride Polymorph A

    Expires Mon Dec 11 2028 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

Frequently asked questions

What is albuterol?

albuterol (AIROMIR AUTOHALER) is a beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist. Associated with GlaxoSmithKline. Route of administration: inhalation. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for albuterol?

AIROMIR AUTOHALER is a marketed brand name for albuterol. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of albuterol?

albuterol has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.