SPL Set ID: 0f9bf2c8-55c0-4b4d-97de-d6c7220c3862
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Albuterol inhalation solution is a relatively selective beta 2 -adrenergic bronchodilator (see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY section below). Albuterol sulfate, the racemic form of albuterol, has the chemical name α 1 [( tert -Butylamino)methyl]-4-hydroxy- m -xylene-α,α´diol sulfate (2:1) (salt), and the following structural formula: Albuterol sulfate has a molecular weight of 576.71 and the molecular formula (C 13 H 21 NO 3 ) 2 •H 2 SO 4 . Albuterol sulfate is a white or practically white powder, freely soluble in water and slightly soluble in alcohol. The World Health Organization recommended name for albuterol base is salbutamol. Albuterol inhalation solution, USP 0.083% requires no dilution before administration. Each mL of albuterol inhalation solution, USP (0.083%) contains 0.83 mg of albuterol (as 1 mg of albuterol sulfate USP) in an isotonic, sterile, aqueous solution containing sodium chloride, edetate disodium and sodium citrate; hydrochloric acid is used to adjust the pH between 3 and 5. Albuterol inhalation solution, USP (0.083%) contains no sulfiting agents. Albuterol inhalation solution is a clear, colorless solution. albuterol-sulfate-chemical-structure