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ALUPENT INHALER
Asthma/COPD
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Drug Name:

ALUPENT INHALER Rx

Generic Name and Formulations:
Metaproterenol sulfate 0.65mg/inh; metered dose inhaler.

Company:
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals

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Indications for ALUPENT INHALER:

Asthma. Bronchospasm.

Adult Dose for ALUPENT INHALER:

2–3 inh every 3–4 hrs; max 12 inh daily.

Children's Dose for ALUPENT INHALER:

Not recommended.

See Also:

ALUPENT INH SOLN VIALS

Metaproterenol Inh Soln

Pharmacological Class:

beta-2 agonist.

Contraindications:

Arrhythmias associated with tachycardia.

Warnings/Precautions:

Avoid excessive use. Hypertension. Cardiovascular disease. CHF. Hyperthyroidism. Diabetes. Seizure disorders. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers.

Interactions:

Avoid other aerosol β-agonists. Potentiated by sympathomimetics, tricyclics, MAOIs.

Adverse Reactions:

Tachycardia, nervousness, tremor, headache, dizziness, GI upset, hypertension, paradoxical bronchospasm, cough, bad taste.

Note:

Inhalation soln formerly known under the brand names Alupent, Prometa.

How Supplied:

Inhaler—7g (100 inh), 14g (200 inh); Inh soln (2.5mL vials)—25; Inh soln (bottles w. dropper)—contact supplier.