Comparing ProAir HFA vs Singulair
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Prescribed for COPD - Maintenance, Asthma - acute, Bronchiectasis, Asthma - Maintenance, COPD - Acute, Bronchospasm Prophylaxis. ProAir HFA may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. View more |
Singulair is used in addition to other treatments for the maintenance treatment of asthma. It does not relieve acute attacks and may cause neuropsychiatric effects in a small number of people... View more |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Side Effects |
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See the full ProAir HFA side effects document. |
See the full Singulair side effects document. |
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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 Singulair prices and generic prices |
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Generic Availability |
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Brand Names |
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| Other albuterol brands include: AccuNeb, ProAir Digihaler, ProAir RespiClick, Proventil HFA, Ventolin, Ventolin HFA, Vospire ER |
N/A |
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Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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6.5 hours |
5.5 hours |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of 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. |
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Pregnancy Category |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 402 drugs are known to interact with ProAir HFA:
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A total of 87 drugs are known to interact with Singulair:
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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. |
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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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October 29, 2004 |
February 20, 1998 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
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More Information |
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Consumer Resources |
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Professional Resources |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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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.
Further information
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