What is "albuterol"

n. (context pharmaceutical drug English) A drug used to prevent and control bronchial airway obstruction in asthma and COPD.

n. a bronchodilator (trade names Ventolin or Proventil) used for asthma and emphysema and other lung conditions; available in oral or inhalant forms; side effects are tachycardia and shakiness [syn: Ventolin, Proventil]