Proair Hfa

— THERAPEUTIC DISORDERS TREATED —
  • Asthma/COPD

Proair Hfa Generic Name & Formulations

General Description

Albuterol sulfate 90mcg/inh; metered-dose aerosol (with a dose counter); CFC-free.

Pharmacological Class

Beta-2 agonist.

How Supplied

Inhalation aerosol (w. dose counter)—8.5g (200 inh)

Manufacturer

Proair Hfa Indications

Indications

Bronchospasm.

Proair Hfa Dosage and Administration

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 15–30mins before exercise.

Proair Hfa Contraindications

Not Applicable

Proair Hfa Boxed Warnings

Not Applicable

Proair Hfa Warnings/Precautions

Warnings/Precautions

Avoid excessive use. Sensitivity to sympathomimetics. Discontinue if paradoxical bronchospasm or cardiovascular effects occur. Cardiovascular disorders (eg, coronary insufficiency, arrhythmias, hypertension). Diabetes. Hyperthyroidism. Seizure disorders. Reevaluate periodically. Elderly. Labor & delivery. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers: not recommended.

Proair Hfa Pharmacokinetics

See Literature

Proair Hfa Interactions

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.

Proair Hfa Adverse Reactions

Adverse Reactions

Headache, tachycardia, pain, dizziness, pharyngitis, rhinitis; hypokalemia, paradoxical bronchospasm, cardiovascular effects, immediate hypersensitivity reactions (eg, rash, urticaria, angioedema).

Proair Hfa Clinical Trials

See Literature

Proair Hfa Note

Not Applicable

Proair Hfa Patient Counseling

See Literature

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