1. The chemical name of salbutamol is α1-[(tert-Butylamino)methyl]-4-hydroxy-m-xylene-α,α’-diol; α1-[[(1,1-dimethylethyl)amino]methyl]-4-hydroxy-1,3-benzenedimethanol;CAS Reg. No. 18559-94-9. The molecular formula of Salbutamol is C13H21NO3. It is a white or almost white, crystalline powder and is odorless (World Health Organization 2006, p.845). It belongs to the category of antiasthamatic drug. The generic name is Salbutamol (Elling, Jackson & Jackson 2007, p. 121). The Australian trade name of Salbutamol is Albuterol (AMH, 2011). 2. a. Salbutamol is specifically indicated in the following conditions:
Asthma(acute)
Reversible obstruction of airways (Including COPD) and other similar conditions and maintenance asthma ...
