Levosalbutamol
Levosalbutamol
Levosalbutamol (pronounced: levo-sal-bu-ta-mol), also known as Levalbuterol, is a bronchodilator medication used to treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Etymology
The term "Levosalbutamol" is derived from the Latin words "levo" meaning left, and "salbutamol", a common name for bronchodilator medications. This refers to the fact that Levosalbutamol is the left-handed stereoisomer of the drug salbutamol.
Usage
Levosalbutamol is used to prevent and treat wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing, and chest tightness caused by lung diseases such as asthma and COPD. It is a type of adrenergic bronchodilator and works by relaxing and opening the air passages to the lungs to make breathing easier.
Related Terms
- Bronchodilator: A substance that dilates the bronchi and bronchioles, decreasing resistance in the respiratory airway and increasing airflow to the lungs.
- Asthma: A condition in which a person's airways become inflamed, narrow and swell, and produce extra mucus, which makes it difficult to breathe.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): A type of obstructive lung disease characterized by long-term breathing problems and poor airflow.
- Adrenergic bronchodilator: A class of bronchodilators that work by relaxing the muscles of the airways and increasing the flow of air to the lungs.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Levosalbutamol
- Wikipedia's article - Levosalbutamol
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