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Is Pirbuterol vegetarian?

Pirbuterol

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Pirbuterol is a synthetic short-acting beta-2 adrenoreceptor agonist with bronchodilating action, used in the treatment of asthma via a breath-activated inhaler.

Also known as Ethanol, 2-tert-butylamino-1-(5-hydroxy-6-hydroxymethyl-2-pyridyl)-
INCI name Pirbuterol
CAS number 38677-81-5
CosIng ID 82026
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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