Chemical formula: C₁₈H₂₉N₃O₅ Molecular mass: 367.44 g/mol PubChem compound: 54766
Bambuterol is an active precursor of the selective β2-adrenergic agonist terbutaline. Bambuterol is the bis-N,N-dimethyl-carbamate of terbutaline. Bambuterol is a remarkably selective and potent inhibitor of cholinesterase. Bambuterol is indicated for the management of asthma, bronchospasm and/or reversible airways obstruction.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| R03CC12 | Bambuterol | R Respiratory system → R03 Drugs for obstructive airway diseases → R03C Adrenergics for systemic use → R03CC Selective beta-2-adrenoreceptor agonists |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAMBEC Tablet | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC |
Bambuterol is an active ingredient of these brands:
Austria (AT)
France (FR)
Germany (DE)
Singapore (SG)
Spain (ES)
United Kingdom (UK)
Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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