Monograph Details
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Respiratory Tract
> Asthma/COPD
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MAXAIR AUTOHALER |
| Manufacturer |
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Graceway Pharmaceuticals |
| Legal Classification |
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Rx
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| Pharmacological Class |
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β2-agonist. |
| Generic Name |
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Pirbuterol (as acetate) 200 micrograms/inh; breath-actuated metered dose inhaler. |
| Indications |
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Bronchospasm. Asthma. |
| Children |
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Not recommended. |
| Adults |
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1–2 inh every 4–6 hours; max 12 inh/day. |
| Precautions |
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Avoid excessive use. Cardiac disease. Hypertension. Diabetes. Hyperthyroidism. Seizure disorders. Labor & delivery. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers. |
| Interactions |
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Avoid other aerosol β-agonists, MAOIs, tricyclics. Antagonized by β-blockers. Caution with other drugs that may lower serum potassium (eg, diuretics). |
| Adverse Reactions |
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Paradoxical bronchospasm, nervousness, tremors, headache, palpitations, tachycardia, dizziness, nausea, cough. |
| How Supplied |
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Autohaler—14 g (400 inh) |
| Additional Resources |
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• Related Prescribing Note |
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