Colterol is a short-acting β2-adrenoreceptor agonist. Bitolterol, a prodrug for colterol,[1] is used in the management of bronchospasm in asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

References

  1. ^ Walker SB, Kradjan WA, Bierman CW (6 May 1985). "Bitolterol mesylate: a beta-adrenergic agent. Chemistry, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, adverse effects and clinical efficacy in asthma". Pharmacotherapy. 5 (3): 127–37. doi:10.1002/j.1875-9114.1985.tb03410.x. PMID 3895171. S2CID 29431526.