Question

Salbutamol is used as

• A. Antacid
• B. Bronchodilator
• C. Antidiabetic
• D. Antimalarial

Hint:

Salbutamol is a short-acting bronchodilator used for quick relief in asthma.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept:
Salbutamol is a short-acting \\beta_2\-adrenergic agonist.

Step 1: Bronchospasm occurs due to contraction of bronchial smooth muscle.

Step 2: Salbutamol stimulates \\beta_2\-receptors in bronchial smooth muscle.

Step 3: This causes relaxation of bronchial smooth muscle.

Step 4: As a result, airways dilate and breathing improves.

Step 5: Therefore, salbutamol is used as a bronchodilator. \[ \boxed{\text{Bronchodilator}} \]