Proventil

Active Ingredient(s): Albuterol
FDA Approved: * May 1, 1981
Pharm Company: * SCHERING
Category: Asthma

* This drug may consist of multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or distributors. If applicable, they would be listed below under "NDC Database Records".



Proventil Overview

Salbutamol, also known as albuterol and sold under the brand name Ventolin among others,[1] is a medication that opens up the medium and large airways in the lungs.[6] It is a short-acting β2 adrenergic receptor agonist which works by causing relaxation of airway smooth muscle.[6] It is used to treat asthma, including asthma attacks, exercise-induced bronchoconstriction, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).[6] I...

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Possible Dosages for this and Related Drugs:

Albuterol
  • Aerosol, Metered: 0.09mg/inh, 100mcg/actuation, 108mcg/actuation, 90mcg/actuation
  • Inhalant: 200mcg, 90mcg/actuation
  • Powder: 90mcg
  • Powder, Metered: 0.090mg/inh, 0.09mg/inh
  • Solution: 0.021%, 0.042%, 0.083%, 0.5%, 2.5mg/3ml, 5mg/ml
  • Syrup: 2mg/5ml
  • Tablet: 2mg, 4mg
  • Tablet, Extended Release: 4mg, 8mg
Note: Above list includes dosages for all drugs with the same combination of active ingredients.

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