Monograph Details
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Respiratory Tract
> Asthma/COPD
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Metaproterenol Inh Soln |
| Manufacturer |
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Various generic manufacturers |
| 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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Metaproterenol sulfate 5%. |
| Also |
• ALUPENT INHALER
• ALUPENT INH SOLN VIALS
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| Indications |
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Asthma. Bronchospasm. |
| Children |
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<6 years: not recommended. 6–12 years: by nebulizer: 0.1–0.2mL (diluted to 3mL in saline) 3–4 times daily, up to every 4 hrs. |
| Adults |
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Use 3–4 times daily, up to every 4 hrs. By nebulizer or IPPB: 0.2–0.3mL (diluted in 2.5mL saline). By hand bulb nebulizer: 5–15 inh (undiluted). |
| Contraindications |
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Arrhythmias associated with tachycardia. |
| Precautions |
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Avoid excessive use. Hypertension. Cardiovascular disease. CHF. Hyperthyroidism. Diabetes. Seizure disorders. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers. |
| Interactions |
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Avoid other aerosol β-agonists. Potentiated by sympathomimetics, tricyclics, MAOIs. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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Tachycardia, nervousness, tremor, headache, dizziness, GI upset, hypertension, paradoxical bronchospasm, cough, bad taste. |
| How Supplied |
Inhaler—7g (100 inh), 14g (200 inh)
Inh soln (2.5mL vials)—25
Inh soln (bottles w. dropper)—contact supplier. |
| Additional Resources |
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• Related Prescribing Note |
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