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Levalbuterol (Inhalation-Local)

Brand Names : Xopenex

Description and Brand Names | Before Using | Proper Use | Precautions | Side Effects | Additional Information

Category
  • Bronchodilator, adrenergic (inhalation-local)
Description

Levalbuterol (lee-val-BYOO-ter-ole) belongs to the family of adrenergic bronchodilators. Levalbuterol is used to prevent or treat chest tightness, shortness of breath, troubled breathing and wheezing associated with bronchospasm.

This medicine is breathed in through the mouth by using a nebulizer and compressor. Levalbuterol opens up the bronchial tubes (air passages) of the lungs.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form:

    Inhalation
  • Solution (U.S.)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S. -

  • Xopenex

   

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Levalbuterol: Before Using



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