Terbutaline

Terbutaline is a member of the class of phenylethanolamines that is catechol substituted at position 5 by a 2-(tert-butylamino)-1-hydroxyethyl group. Among its listed roles, it functions as a beta-adrenergic agonist, an EC 3.1.1.7 (acetylcholinesterase) inhibitor, an anti-asthmatic drug, a bronchodilator agent, a sympathomimetic agent, a tocolytic agent and a hypoglycemic agent. It belongs to the class of phenylethanolamines and a member of resorcinols. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Beta-2 agonists and Bronchodilators. Its therapeutic use is listed as anti-asthmatic agents. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Butalitab, Terbutalinum and Asthmasian. Its PubChem CID is 5403.