Indication
Salbutamol is a selective β2-adrenoceptor agonist indicated for the treatment or prevention of bronchospasm. It provides short-acting (4 hrs) bronchodilation in reversible airways obstruction due to asthma, chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Bronchodilators should not be the only or main treatment in patients with persistent asthma. In patients with persistent asthma unresponsive to salbutamol, treatment with inhaled corticosteroids is recommended to achieve and maintain control. Failing to respond to treatment with salbutamol may signal a need for urgent medical advice or treatment. The combination of salbutamol with guaifenesin is designed to relieve respiratory obstruction and improve pulmonary ventilation. Respiratory disorders where bronchospasm and excessive secretion of tenacious mucus are complicating factors, eg, bronchial asthma, chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
