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Asthmanefrin Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Racepinephrine 2.25%; inh soln.
Pharmacological Class
Sympathomimetic.
How Supplied
Starter Kit—1 (10 vials + 1 EZ Breathe Atomizer); Refill vials—30
Manufacturer
Generic Availability
NO
Asthmanefrin Indications
Indications
For temporary relief of shortness of breath, tightness of chest, and wheezing due to bronchial asthma.
Asthmanefrin Dosage and Administration
Adults and Children
For use in an atomizer (eg, EZ Breathe Atomizer). Add contents of one vial (0.5mL) to atomizer. <4yrs: not recommended. ≥4yrs: 1–3 inhalations not more than every 3 hours.
Asthmanefrin Contraindications
Contraindications
Within 14 days of MAOIs.
Asthmanefrin Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Asthmanefrin Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Heart disease. Hypertension. Thyroid disease. Diabetes. GI or GU obstruction. Asthma requiring hospitalization. Discontinue and reevaluate if symptoms are not relieved within 20 minutes or worsen. Do not use if product is brown, pinkish or darker than slightly yellow in color, if it appears cloudy, or if it contains a precipitate. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
Asthmanefrin Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Asthmanefrin Interactions
Interactions
Caution with concomitant other asthma drugs.
Asthmanefrin Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Nervousness, tachycardia with excessive use.
Asthmanefrin Clinical Trials
See Literature
Asthmanefrin Note
Not Applicable
Asthmanefrin Patient Counseling
See Literature
