Vospire Er Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Albuterol (as sulfate) 4mg; ext-rel tabs.
Pharmacological Class
Beta-2 agonist.
How Supplied
ER tabs—100
Manufacturer
Generic Availability
YES
Vospire Er Indications
Indications
Bronchospasm.
Vospire Er Dosage and Administration
Adult
Swallow whole. 4–8mg every 12 hours; max 32mg/day in 2 divided doses (every 12 hours).
Children
Swallow whole. <6yrs: not recommended. ≥6yrs: 4mg every 12 hours; max 24mg/day in 2 divided doses.
Vospire Er Contraindications
Not Applicable
Vospire Er Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Vospire Er Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Avoid excessive use. Sensitivity to sympathomimetics. Discontinue if paradoxical bronchospasm or cardiovascular effects occur. Cardiovascular disease (eg, coronary insufficiency, arrhythmias, hypertension). Diabetes. Hyperthyroidism. Seizure disorders. Labor & delivery. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers: not recommended.
Vospire Er Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Vospire Er Interactions
Interactions
Avoid MAOIs, tricyclics within 14 days (increased cardiovascular effects). Oral sympathomimetics: not recommended. Antagonized by β-blockers. Monitor digoxin. Caution with other drugs that lower serum potassium.
Vospire Er Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Tremor, headache, nervousness, GI upset, tachycardia, muscle cramps, insomnia, dizziness, somnolence, weakness, CNS stimulation, difficulty in micturition, hypokalemia, paradoxical bronchospasm, rash.
Vospire Er Clinical Trials
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Vospire Er Note
Not Applicable
Vospire Er Patient Counseling
See Literature