Definition of "salbutamol" []

• A sympathomimetic agent, C13H21NO3, used as a bronchodilator, especially in the treatment of asthma. (noun)

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• "Petacchi already served a racing ban for elevated levels of salbutamol from the 2007 Giro d’Italia."
• "He was found to have high levels of salbutamol, which is used by asthmatics."
• "Like salbutamol, clenbuterol is a Beta2 adrenergic agonist, which relaxes those smooth muscle groups over which you exercise no direct conscious control."