Which medication is NOT typically associated with the treatment of acute asthma attacks?

Verapamil is a calcium channel blocker primarily used to manage hypertension, angina, and certain heart rhythm disorders. It works by relaxing blood vessels and decreasing heart rate and does not have bronchodilator properties, making it ineffective in treating acute asthma attacks. Acute asthma attacks require medications that can quickly relax the muscles around the airways, allowing the person to breathe more easily.

In contrast, albuterol and salbutamol are both short-acting beta-agonists that provide rapid relief from acute bronchospasm. They work by stimulating beta-2 adrenergic receptors in the lungs, leading to relaxation of smooth muscle and dilation of the airways. Theophylline, although less commonly used nowadays due to potential side effects, is a respiratory stimulant that can help dilate bronchial passages and improve airflow during an asthma attack. Therefore, these medications are relevant in the context of treating acute asthma, while verapamil does not play a role in this treatment scenario.