Proventil (Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation) - Summary

PROVENTIL SUMMARY

The active component of PROVENTIL HFA (albuterol sulfate) Inhalation Aerosol is albuteraol sulfate, USP racemic α₁ [(tert- Butylamino)methyl]-4-hydroxy- m -xylene-α,α'-diol sulfate (2:1)(salt), a relatively selective beta₂-adrenergic bronchodilator.

PROVENTIL HFA Inhalation Aerosol is indicated in adults and children 4 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.

PROVENTIL NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Media Articles Related to Proventil ( Inhalation)

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Transave Announces Positive Phase II Results For Once-Daily Arikace(TM) In The Treatment Of Cystic Fibrosis Patients Who Have Lung Infections
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Source: Medscape Primary Care Headlines [2004.08.25]

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Published Studies Related to Proventil ( Inhalation)

Furosemide inhalation in dyspnea of mustard gas-exposed patients: a triple-blind randomized study. [2008.07]

Mechanisms of dyspnoea relief and improved exercise endurance after furosemide inhalation in COPD. [2008.07]

A Randomized Controlled Trial of Theophylline Versus CO(2) Inhalation for Treating Apnea of Prematurity. [2008.06.03]

Delayed inhibition of agonist-induced granulocyte-platelet aggregation after low-dose sevoflurane inhalation in humans. [2008.06]

The effects of aminophylline on bispectral index during inhalational and total intravenous anaesthesia. [2008.06]

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Clinical Trials Related to Proventil ( Inhalation)

Safety and Tolerability Study of Levalbuterol HFA and Racemic Albuterol HFA in Pediatrics Subjects With Asthma [Completed]

Controlled, 12-Week Study of Albuterol HFA Versus the Active Control, Proventil(R)-HFA in Asthmatic Patients [Active, not recruiting]

Study of Levalbuterol and Racemic Albuterol in Pediatric Subjects With Reactive Airways Disease (RAD) [Completed]

Safety and Tolerability Study of Levalbuterol HFA Compared to Racemic Albuterol HFA in Subjects With Asthma [Completed]

Costs & Outcomes of Hospitalization/Treatment With Levalbuterol & Albuterol in Asthma or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Subjects [Completed]

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