Albuterol is the generic name of various inhalation products used to treat wheezing, difficulty breathing, chest tightness, and coughing for those with asthma, exercise-induced asthma (EIB), and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) by relaxing air passages to the lungs.

Founded in 1961, Mylan Pharmaceuticals is the second largest provider in the U.S. and distributes more than 388 drugs in the country. Mylan serves 165 countries in total through its range of product offerings. The company has 40+ manufacturing sites including in the U.S., India, and Ireland.