This was reported in 6.8% of patients. Less frequent adverse experiences, occurring in 1-4% of patients were headache, dizziness, palpitations, gastrointestinal distress, tremor, throat irritation, nausea, vomiting, cough and asthma exacerbation. Tachycardia occurred in less than 1% of patients.
Why was Alupent discontinued?
Alupent MDI uses CFCs as a propellant (as do other currently marketed MDIs). Boehringer Ingelheim continues to assure patients and physicians that this discontinuation is in response to the Montreal Protocol, not because of safety concerns for patients.
What is Alupent used to treat?
Metaproterenol is used to treat wheezing and shortness of breath from lung problems (e.g., asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, bronchitis, emphysema). Controlling these symptoms can decrease time lost from work or school.
What is the generic name for Alupent?
GENERIC NAME: METAPROTERENOL INHALER – ORAL (met-a-proe-TER-e-nol)
How is Alupent administered?
Alupent® (metaproterenol sulfate USP) Inhalation Aerosol is a bronchodilator administered by oral inhalation. The Alupent Inhalation Aerosol containing 75 mg of metaproterenol sulfate as micronized powder is sufficient medication for 100 inhalations.
How is Alupent supplied?
How is Alupent Supplied. Each 100 inhalations of Alupent® (metaproterenol sulfate USP) Inhalation Aerosol contains 75 mg of metaproterenol sulfate as a micronized powder in inert propellants. Each metered dose delivers through the mouthpiece 0.65 mg metaproterenol sulfate (each ml contains 15 mg).
What are the side effects of Theo dur?
Nausea/vomiting, stomach/abdominal pain, headache, trouble sleeping, diarrhea, irritability, restlessness, nervousness, shaking, or increased urination may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
What kind of drug is Bretylium?
Bretylium (bretylium tosylate) injection is an antiarrhythmic drug used in emergency medicine, cardiology, and other specialties for treatment of severely abnormal heart rhythm (ventricular fibrillation) and fast heartbeat (tachycardia).
What is the most common adverse effect of procainamide?
Common side effects of Pronestyl (procainamide hydrochloride) include nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhea, bitter taste in the mouth, dizziness, tired feeling, flushing (warmth, redness, or tingly feeling), and itching or rash.
