Xopenex: Effective Treatment for Asthma and COPD
Xopenex FAQ
What is Xopenex (levalbuterol)?
Xopenex (levalbuterol) is a brand-name inhaled medication prescribed to treat and help prevent difficulty breathing associated with bronchospasm. Xopenex comes in two forms: a solution for use with a nebulizer and an inhaler.
What is Xopenex used for?
Xopenex is a short-acting bronchodilator that relaxes muscles in the airways and increases air flow to the lungs. Xopenex inhalation is used to treat or prevent bronchospasm in people with reversible obstructive airway disease. Xopenex solution is for use in adults and children 6 years of age and older.
What is Xopenex HFA?
XOPENEX HFA 45 mcg (N=23), XOPENEX HFA 90 mcg (N=42), levalbuterol inhalation solution 0.31 mg (N=63), and placebo HFA (N=68) were administered three times daily. XOPENEX HFA or placebo HFA was delivered with the Monaghan AeroChamber MAX™ Valved Holding Chamber with mask.
What class is Xopenex?
Xopenex belongs to a drug class called short-acting beta-agonists. Xopenex is available in a generic version. Keep reading for specific information about the dosage of Xopenex, including its strengths and how to use the medication. For a comprehensive look at Xopenex, including the drug’s side effects, see this article.
What are the side effects of Xopenex and Xopenex HFA?
Xopenex and Xopenex HFA may cause heart-related side effects, such as fast heart rate, palpitations, or changes in your blood pressure. If you have certain heart conditions, you may have an increased risk of these side effects. If you have any heart or blood pressure problems, talk with your doctor before you start taking Xopenex or Xopenex HFA.
What is Xopenex inhalation solution?
XOPENEX Inhalation Solution is a sterile, clear, colorless, preservative-free solution of the hydrochloride salt of levalbuterol, the (R)-enantiomer of the drug substance racemic albuterol. Levalbuterol HCl is a relatively selective beta 2 -adrenergic receptor agonist [see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY ].
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