Medihaler-Iso Alternatives Compared
| Medihaler-Iso (isoproterenol) | Albuterol | ProAir HFA (albuterol) |
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| Medihaler-Iso (isoproterenol) | Albuterol | ProAir HFA (albuterol) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Asthma - acute, COPD - Acute. Medihaler-Iso may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
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 |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Asthma - acute, Bronchiectasis, Asthma - Maintenance, COPD - Acute, Bronchospasm Prophylaxis, COPD - Maintenance. ProAir HFA may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. View more |
Related suggestions Asthma, acute
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| More about (isoproterenol) | More about Albuterol | More about ProAir HFA (albuterol) | ||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||
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Medihaler-Iso has an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from a total of 2 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Albuterol has an average rating of 3.2 out of 10 from a total of 387 ratings on Drugs.com. 19% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 70% reported a negative effect. |
ProAir HFA has an average rating of 3.4 out of 10 from a total of 76 ratings on Drugs.com. 21% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 70% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||||||||||
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View all Medihaler-Iso side effects |
View all Albuterol side effects |
View all ProAir HFA side effects |
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| Lower cost generic approved |
Lower cost generic |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||||||||||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
View all Albuterol prices |
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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| Other isoproterenol brands include: Isuprel | ProAir HFA, ProAir RespiClick, Proventil HFA, Ventolin, Ventolin HFA, Vospire ER | Other albuterol brands include: ProAir RespiClick, Proventil HFA, Ventolin, Ventolin HFA, Vospire ER | ||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||
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1 hour |
6.5 hours |
6.5 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | ||||||||||
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||||||||||
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A total of 398 drugs are known to interact with Medihaler-Iso:
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A total of 424 drugs are known to interact with Albuterol:
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A total of 424 drugs are known to interact with ProAir HFA:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||||||||||
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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. |
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| First Approval Date | ||||||||||
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May 01, 1981 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | ||||||||||
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