Pirbuterol Dosage
Applies to the following strengths: 0.2 mg/inh
Usual Adult Dose for:
- Asthma - Acute
- Asthma - Maintenance
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Acute
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Maintenance
Usual Pediatric Dose for:
- Asthma - Acute
- Asthma - Maintenance
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Acute
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Maintenance
Additional dosage information:
Usual Adult Dose for Asthma - Acute
2 puffs (0.4 mg) orally repeated every 4 to 6 hours. One puff (0.2 mg) repeated every 4 to 6 hours may be sufficient for some patients. A total daily dose of 12 inhalations should not be exceeded.
Usual Adult Dose for Asthma - Maintenance
2 puffs (0.4 mg) orally repeated every 4 to 6 hours. One puff (0.2 mg) repeated every 4 to 6 hours may be sufficient for some patients. A total daily dose of 12 inhalations should not be exceeded.
Usual Adult Dose for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Acute
2 puffs (0.4 mg) orally repeated every 4 to 6 hours. One puff (0.2 mg) repeated every 4 to 6 hours may be sufficient for some patients. A total daily dose of 12 inhalations should not be exceeded.
Usual Adult Dose for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Maintenance
2 puffs (0.4 mg) orally repeated every 4 to 6 hours. One puff (0.2 mg) repeated every 4 to 6 hours may be sufficient for some patients. A total daily dose of 12 inhalations should not be exceeded.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Asthma - Acute
>=12 years:
2 puffs (0.4 mg) orally repeated every 4 to 6 hours. One puff (0.2 mg) repeated every 4 to 6 hours may be sufficient for some patients. A total daily dose of 12 inhalations should not be exceeded.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Asthma - Maintenance
>=12 years:
2 puffs (0.4 mg) orally repeated every 4 to 6 hours. One puff (0.2 mg) repeated every 4 to 6 hours may be sufficient for some patients. A total daily dose of 12 inhalations should not be exceeded.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Acute
>=12 years:
2 puffs (0.4 mg) orally repeated every 4 to 6 hours. One puff (0.2 mg) repeated every 4 to 6 hours may be sufficient for some patients. A total daily dose of 12 inhalations should not be exceeded.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Maintenance
>=12 years:
2 puffs (0.4 mg) orally repeated every 4 to 6 hours. One puff (0.2 mg) repeated every 4 to 6 hours may be sufficient for some patients. A total daily dose of 12 inhalations should not be exceeded.
Renal Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
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Precautions
If a previously effective dosage regimen fails to provide the usual relief, medical advice should be sought immediately as this is often a sign of seriously worsening asthma which would require reassessment of therapy.
Dialysis
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Other Comments
It is recommended to prime (test) the inhaler before using for the first time and when the inhaler has not been used for more than 2 weeks. Prime by releasing three "test sprays" into the air away from yourself and other people.
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