Brand Name(s): Alupent; Bricanyl Turbuhaler;
Isuprel; Maxair; Serevent; Ventolin
CAS nš: 1944-12-3
(fen-OH-ter-ole)
What is Fenoterol?
Fenoterol is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing muscles in the airways to improve breathing.
This medication is used to treat acute asthma and other lung problems such as chronic bronchitis, in which the air passages can become narrowed.
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