Proventil HFA: Treatment for Bronchospasm

Proventil HFA is an inhalation aerosol used to treat or prevent bronchospasm in people with reversible obstructive airway disease and to prevent exercise-induced bronchospasm.
Category
Drug
Where to get
Prescription required, available at pharmacies
Applicable for
Albuterol
a bronchodilator that relaxes muscles in the airways
Prepared by Lee Cheng, reviewed by Dr. Helena Rodriguez

Proventil HFA FAQ


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Is Proventil HFA still available?

Proventil HFA (albuterol inhalation) is a beta-2 bronchodilator used to treat bronchospasm ( wheezing, shortness of breath) associated with reversible obstructive airway disease such as asthma. The brand name drug Proventil HFA is no longer available in the U.S. Generic forms may still be available. What Are Side Effects of Proventil?

What is Proventil HFA inhalation aerosol used for?

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.

Where can I find medical information for Proventil HFA inhalation?

Find patient medical information for Proventil HFA inhalation on WebMD including its uses, side effects and safety, interactions, pictures, warnings and user ratings.

Is Proventil HFA soluble in water?

It is soluble in water and slightly soluble in ethanol. PROVENTIL HFA Inhalation Aerosol is a pressurized metered-dose aerosol unit for oral inhalation. It contains a microcrystalline suspension of albuterol sulfate in propellant HFA-134a (1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane), ethanol, and oleic acid.

What is Proventil HFA?

PROVENTIL HFA is for oral inhalation use only. Take PROVENTIL HFA exactly as your doctor tells you to. PROVENTIL ® HFA Inhalation Aerosol comes as a canister with a dose indicator. The dose indicator is located on the top of the canister that fits into an actuator ( See Figure A ).

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