Proair HFA (Albuterol Sulfate HFA Inhalation) - Summary

PROAIR HFA SUMMARY

PROAIR^® HFA (ALBUTEROL SULFATE) INHALATION AEROSOL For Oral Inhalation Only

The active ingredient of PROAIR HFA (albuterol sulfate) Inhalation Aerosol is albuterol sulfate, a racemic salt, of albuterol. Albuterol sulfate is a relatively selective beta₂-adrenergic agonist (see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY).

PROAIR HFA Inhalation Aerosol is indicated in adults and children 12 years of age and older for the treatment or prevention of bronchospasm with reversible obstructive airway disease and for the prevention of exercise-induced bronchospasm.

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Published Studies Related to Proair HFA (Albuterol HFA)

A cumulative dose study of levalbuterol and racemic albuterol administered by hydrofluoroalkane-134a metered-dose inhaler in asthmatic subjects. [2008.09]

Long-term safety study of levalbuterol administered via metered-dose inhaler in patients with asthma. [2007.12]

An evaluation of levalbuterol HFA in the prevention of exercise-induced bronchospasm. [2007.11]

Comparison of the bronchodilating effects of formoterol and albuterol delivered by hydrofluoroalkane pressurized metered-dose inhaler. [2005]

Efficacy response of inhaled HFA-albuterol delivered via the breath-actuated Autohaler inhalation device is comparable to dose in patients with asthma. [2003]

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Clinical Trials Related to Proair HFA (Albuterol HFA)

Tiotropium + Procaterol vs Tiotropium + Placebo in COPD Patients [Recruiting]

Childhood Asthma Research and Education (CARE) Network Trial - Treating Children to Prevent Exacerbations of Asthma (TREXA) [Recruiting]

The Safety and Effectiveness of MK0476 in Patients With Chronic Asthma [Recruiting]

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