Advice to Patients

Importance of providing patient with a copy of the manufacturer's patient information.
Importance of adequate understanding of proper storage, preparation, and inhalation techniques, including use of the nebulization delivery system.
Importance of adherence to dosing schedules of albuterol and concomitant therapy, including not exceeding the recommended dose or frequency of use unless otherwise instructed by a clinician.
Importance of administering albuterol at least 15–30 minutes prior to exercise for prevention of exercise-induced bronchospasm.
If decreased effectiveness occurs, discontinue albuterol and contact a clinician; do not increase the dose or frequency of administration.
Advise that the outer coating of albuterol extended-release tablets may be excreted in feces where it may be noticeable.
Importance of women informing clinicians if they are or plan to become pregnant or plan to breast-feed.
Importance of informing clinicians of existing or contemplated concomitant therapy, including prescription and OTC drugs.
Importance of informing patients of other important precautionary information. (See Cautions.)

Preparations

**Albuterol**
Routes	Dosage Forms	Strengths	Brand Names	Manufacturer
Oral Inhalation	Aerosol	90 mcg/metered spray*	Albuterol Inhalation Aerosol (with chlorofluorohydrocarbon propellants and oleic acid)	Andrx, Armstrong, Genpharm, Teva, Warrick
			Proventil^® Inhalation Aerosol (with chlorofluorohydrocarbon propellants and oleic acid)	Schering
* available generically

**Albuterol Sulfate**
Routes	Dosage Forms	Strengths	Brand Names	Manufacturer
Oral	Solution	2 mg (of albuterol) per 5 mL*	Albuterol Sulfate Syrup	Actavis, Hi-Tech, Teva
	Tablets	2 mg (of albuterol)*	Albuterol Sulfate Tablets	Mutual, Mylan, Pliva, Sandoz, Teva, Watson
		4 mg (of albuterol)*	Albuterol Sulfate Tablets	Mutual, Mylan, Pliva, Sandoz, Teva, Watson
	Tablets, extended-release	4 mg (of albuterol)	VoSpire^® ER (with propylene glycol)	Dava
		8 mg (of albuterol)	VoSpire^® ER (with propylene glycol)	Dava
Oral Inhalation Only	Aerosol	90 mcg (of albuterol) per metered spray	ProAir^® HFA (with alcohol and hydrofluoroalkane propellant)	IVAX
			Proventil^® HFA (with alcohol, hydrofluoroalkane propellant, and oleic acid)	Schering
			Ventolin^® HFA (with hydrofluoroalkane propellant)	GlaxoSmithKline
Oral Inhalation	Solution, for nebulization	0.021% (of albuterol)*	AccuNeb^® (preservative-free; available as TwistFlex^® polyethylene vials)	Dey
		0.042% (of albuterol)*	AccuNeb^® (preservative-free; available as TwistFlex^® polyethylene vials)	Dey
			Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution	Nephron
		0.083% (of albuterol)*	Proventil^®	Schering
			Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution	Actavis, Bausch & Lomb, Dey, Hi-Tech, Morton Grove, Nephron, Novex, Respirare, Roxane, Rxelite, Teva
	Solution, concentrate, for nebulization	0.5% (of albuterol)*	Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution	Bausch & Lomb, Hi-Tech, Nephron, Novex, Teva
* available generically

**Albuterol Sulfate Combinations**
Routes	Dosage Forms	Strengths	Brand Names	Manufacturer
Oral Inhalation Only	Aerosol	90 mcg (of albuterol) with Ipratropium Bromide 18 mcg per metered spray	Combivent^® (with chlorofluorohydrocarbon propellants and soya lecithin)	Boehringer Ingelheim
Solution, for nebulization	2.5 mg (of albuterol) with Ipratropium Bromide 0.5 mg per 3 mL	Albuterol Sulfate and Ipratropium Bromide Inhalation Solution	Sandoz
			DuoNeb^®	Dey

Comparative Pricing

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AccuNeb 0.63MG/3ML NEBU	DEY LABS	75/$46.79 or 225/$140.36
AccuNeb 1.25MG/3ML NEBU	DEY LABS	75/$48.99 or 225/$140.36
Airet	2.5 MG/3ML)0.083% NEBU (CELLTECH PHARMACEUTICAL	75/$50 or 150/$98.97
Airet	2.5 MG/3ML)0.083% NEBU (CELLTECH PHARMACEUTICAL	180/$99.99 or 360/$198
Albuterol Sulfate	2.5 MG/3ML)0.083% NEBU (WARRICK PHARMACEUTICALS	75/$18.99 or 225/$50
Albuterol Sulfate	5 MG/ML)0.5% NEBU (HI-TECH	20/$15.99 or 60/$42.97
Albuterol Sulfate 0.63MG/3ML NEBU	WATSON LABS	3/$11.99 or 6/$15.98
Albuterol Sulfate 2MG/5ML Syrup	HI-TECH	120/$12.99 or 240/$16.99
Albuterol Sulfate 2MG Tablets	MUTUAL PHARMACEUTICAL	90/$15 or 180/$20
Albuterol Sulfate 4MG Tablets	MUTUAL PHARMACEUTICAL	100/$24.98 or 300/$65.97
DuoNeb 2.5-0.5MG/3ML Solution	DEY LABS	180/$133.83 or 540/$383.24
DuoNeb 2.5-0.5MG/3ML Solution	DEY LABS	90/$72.99 or 270/$205.98
VoSpire ER 4MG 12-hour Tablets	DAVA PHARMACEUTICALS	30/$49.95 or 90/$142.71
VoSpire ER 8MG 12-hour Tablets	DAVA PHARMACEUTICALS	60/$183.86 or 180/$525.74

† Use is not currently included in the labeling approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.

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Drug Notebook

Generic Name: albuterol

Advice to Patients

Preparations

Comparative Pricing