Bambuterol

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Bambuterol (pronunciation: bam-BYOO-ter-ol) is a prodrug of terbutaline, a bronchodilator used in the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Etymology

The name "Bambuterol" is derived from the combination of the words "bamboo" and "terbutaline". The "bamboo" part of the name is a reference to the drug's ability to open up the airways, similar to how a bamboo shoot grows and expands. The "terbutaline" part of the name is a reference to the drug that Bambuterol is a prodrug of.

Pharmacology

Bambuterol is a prodrug of terbutaline, meaning it is metabolized in the body to produce terbutaline. Terbutaline is a bronchodilator, a type of drug that relaxes and opens the airways to the lungs, making it easier to breathe. This makes Bambuterol effective in the treatment of conditions that cause breathing difficulties, such as asthma and COPD.

Related Terms

  • Prodrug: A medication or compound that, after administration, is metabolized into a pharmacologically active drug.
  • Terbutaline: A bronchodilator used in the treatment of asthma and COPD.
  • 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.

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