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Drug profile · INN

albuterol sulfate

albuterol sulfate (PROVENTIL) is a beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist. Associated with Amneal Pharma Europe Ltd. Route of administration: inhalation. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 11
News articles 0
Drug details — albuterol sulfate
US status
approved
Class
Route
INHALATION
Patents
0
Programs
11
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

albuterol sulfate (PROVENTIL) is a beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist. Associated with Amneal Pharma Europe Ltd. Route of administration: inhalation. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN albuterol sulfate
Brand PROVENTIL
Mechanism Beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist
Target Beta-2 adrenergic receptor
Route INHALATION
Formulation TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE

Mechanism of action

Beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist

Primary target: Beta-2 adrenergic receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. 220735 Phase 3 · GSK Glaxo Smith · Asthma
  2. Albuterol Sulfate Phase 3 · Teva Pharma · Asthma
  3. Albuterol sulfate (ABS) Phase 3 · Teva Pharma · Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
  4. Armstrong Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Aerosol Phase 3 · Amphastar France Pharmaceuticals · Asthma
  5. FpA-AS-30093 Phase 3 · Anaxis Pharma · Asthma
  6. FpA-AS-30094 Phase 3 · Anaxis Pharma · Asthma
  7. IGI, 10% Phase 3 · Takeda · Multiple Myeloma
  8. D5985C00008 Phase 1 · AstraZeneca · Not applicable, healthy volunteers

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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

Frequently asked questions

What is albuterol sulfate?

albuterol sulfate (PROVENTIL) is a beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist. Associated with Amneal Pharma Europe Ltd. Route of administration: inhalation. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for albuterol sulfate?

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

What is the US approval status of albuterol sulfate?

albuterol sulfate 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.