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Record 1 2011-08-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Medication
Universal entry(ies)
23031-25-6
CAS number
C12H19NO3
formula, see observation
CONT

Terbutaline is used to prevent and treat wheezing, shortness of breath, and troubled breathing caused by asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and other lung diseases. It relaxes and opens air passages in the lungs, making it easier to breathe.

OBS

Active ingredient commonly sold under the name Brethine.

OBS

Chemical formula: C12H19NO3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
23031-25-6
CAS number
C12H19NO3
formula, see observation
CONT

La terbutaline sert au traitement symptomatique des asthmes aigus graves et au traitement des poussées aiguës des bronchopneumopathies chroniques obstructives de l'adulte.

OBS

Principe actif couramment commercialisé sous le nom de Brethine.

OBS

Formule chimique : C12H19NO3

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Medicamentos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
23031-25-6
CAS number
C12H19NO3
formula, see observation
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