Vospire Er

— THERAPEUTIC CATEGORIES —
  • Asthma/COPD

Vospire Er Generic Name & Formulations

General Description

Albuterol (as sulfate) 4mg; ext-rel tabs.

Pharmacological Class

Beta-2 agonist.

How Supplied

ER tabs—100

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