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Albuterol helps people with asthma and certain other breathing disorders to breathe easier. While it is effective at relieving symptoms of asthma, it does not prevent asthma from getting worse.... View more

Prescribed for COPD - Maintenance, COPD - Acute, Asthma - Maintenance, Bronchiectasis, Asthma - acute, Bronchospasm Prophylaxis. ProAir HFA may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication... View more

Prescribed for COPD - Maintenance, COPD - Acute, Asthma - Maintenance, Bronchiectasis, Asthma - acute, Bronchospasm Prophylaxis. Ventolin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication... View more

Prescription only

Prescription only

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

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Drug Class

Side Effects

Commonly reported side effects include: tremor.

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Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 72 mL
Dosage 2.5 mg/3 mL (0.083%)
Per Unit* $0.18
Cost* $12.89

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Quantity 8.5 gram(s)
Dosage CFC free 90 mcg/inh
Per Unit* $10.66 - $11.45
Cost* $90.59 - $97.35

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Generic Availability

Yes (this medicine)

Yes

Yes

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Inhalation aerosol
  • Inhalation solution
  • Oral syrup
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet, extended release
  • Inhalation aerosol
 N/A

Brand Names
AccuNeb, ProAir Digihaler, ProAir HFA, ProAir RespiClick, Proventil HFA, Ventolin, Ventolin HFA, Vospire ER Other albuterol brands include: AccuNeb, ProAir Digihaler, ProAir RespiClick, Proventil HFA, Ventolin, Ventolin HFA, Vospire ER Other albuterol brands include: AccuNeb, ProAir Digihaler, ProAir HFA, ProAir RespiClick, Proventil HFA, Ventolin HFA, Vospire ER

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

6.5 hours

6.5 hours

6.5 hours

CSA Schedule**

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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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FDA Alerts

FDA Alerts (5)

FDA Alerts (5)

FDA Alerts (5)

Drug Interactions

A total of 400 drugs are known to interact with albuterol:

  • 19 major drug interactions (61 brand and generic names)
  • 361 moderate drug interactions (1504 brand and generic names)
  • 20 minor drug interactions (202 brand and generic names)

A total of 400 drugs are known to interact with ProAir HFA:

  • 19 major drug interactions (61 brand and generic names)
  • 361 moderate drug interactions (1504 brand and generic names)
  • 20 minor drug interactions (202 brand and generic names)

A total of 400 drugs are known to interact with Ventolin:

  • 19 major drug interactions (61 brand and generic names)
  • 361 moderate drug interactions (1504 brand and generic names)
  • 20 minor drug interactions (202 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

May 01, 1981

October 29, 2004

July 10, 1986

WADA Class

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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.

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