Drug Groups

approved

Description

A substituted phenylaminoethanol that has beta-2 adrenomimetic properties at very low doses. It is used as a bronchodilator in asthma. [PubChem]

Indication

Used as a bronchodilator in the treatment of asthma patients.

Pharmacology

Clenbuterol is a substituted phenylaminoethanol that has beta-2 adrenomimetic properties at very low doses. It is used as a bronchodilator in asthma. Although approved for use in some countries, as of fall, 2006, clenbuterol is not an ingredient of any therapeutic drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Affected Organisms

Absorption

89-98% orally

Half Life

36-39 hours

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