ProAir RespiClick (albuterol sulfate)
PROAIR RESPICLICK
Asthma/COPD Only 4 drugs may be compared at once
Generic Name and Formulations:
Albuterol sulfate 90mcg/inh; dry pwd for oral inhalation with a dose counter.
Company:
Teva Pharmaceuticals
Select therapeutic use: Asthma/COPD
Indications for PROAIR RESPICLICK:
Bronchospasm.
Adults and Children:
<4yrs: not established. ≥4yrs: 2 inh every 4–6hrs; in some patients: 1 inh every 4hrs may suffice. Exercise-induced bronchospasm: 2 inh 15–30 mins before exercise.
Contraindications:
Severe hypersensitivity to milk proteins.
Warnings/Precautions:
Avoid excessive use. Sensitivity to sympathomimetics. Discontinue if paradoxical bronchospasm or cardiovascular effects occur. Cardiovascular disease (eg, coronary insufficiency, arrhythmias, hypertension). Diabetes. Hyperthyroidism. Seizure disorders. Reeva luate periodically. Elderly. Labor & delivery. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
Interactions:
During or within 2 weeks of MAOIs or tricyclics (increased cardiovascular effects); consider alternative therapy. Oral sympathomimetics: not recommended. Antagonized by β-blockers. Monitor digoxin. Caution with non-potassium sparing diuretics (eg, loop or thiazide); monitor.
Pharmacological Class:
Beta-2 agonist.
Adverse Reactions:
Back pain, pain, viral gastroenteritis, sinus headache, urinary tract infection; children: nasopharyngitis, oropharyngeal pain, vomiting; hypokalemia, paradoxical bronchospasm, cardiovascular effects, immediate hypersensitivity reactions (eg, rash, urticaria, angioedema).
Generic Availability:
NO
How Supplied:
Inhaler (w. dose counter)—0.65g (200 inh) |
