Generic name: albuterol sulfate
Dosage form: tablet, film coated, extended release
Drug class:Adrenergic bronchodilators
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 21, 2022.
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Albuterol Extended-Release Tablets Description
Albuterol Extended-Release Tablets, USP contain albuterol sulfate, the racemic form of albuterol and a relatively selective beta2-adrenergic bronchodilator, in an extended-release formulation. Albuterol sulfate has the chemical name (±) a1-[(tert-butyl-amino)methyl]-4-hydroxy-m-xylene-a, a´-diol sulfate (2:1) (salt), and the following structural formula:
Albuterol sulfate has a molecular weight of 576.7, and the molecular formula is (C13H21NO3)2•H2SO4. Albuterol sulfate, USP is a white crystalline powder, soluble in water and slightly soluble in ethanol.
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