Question 1

what is the dosage for albuterol and alupent (metaproterenol)?

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And  OR: Both  open  the  bronchial  tubes   donot  use  both  togather  dose  is  2  puffs  every  6--8  hours  use  either  or.

Question 2

what is the difference between albuterol and alupent (metaproterenol)?

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Similar: The major difference is that albuterol stimulates the heart less often than metaproterenol (alupent). Albuterol effectiveness also lasts an hour or so longer.

Question 3

i'm taking alupent (metaproterenol) inhaler is there another inhalent that is equivalent?

Accepted Answer

Albuterol: Albuterol will give you the same or perhaps a slightly better result. Many physicians prefer Levalbuterol (xopenex), a purified version of albuterol. While there is no body of clinical data prefering Levalbuterol over albuterol the similar cost & effect make both drugs attractive as rescue but not as controller drugs for asthma. Use the one your insurance plan covers.

Question 4

why do diabetes patient need to avoid alupent (metaproterenol)?

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Side effects : Alupent (metaproterenol) is not easily available but it can cause side effects such as jumpiness, tremors , and even bloof pressure problems.

Question 5

why caution in administering alupent (metaproterenol) to diabetes patient?

Accepted Answer

Affects blood sugar.: Beta-2 agonists for asthma such as albuterol can increase blood sugar by releasing stored glycogen from the liver and stimulating the adrenergic system (adrenaline). They should be used with caution when diabetes mellitus is present and discussed with your endocrinologist.

Question 6

what is the difference between albuterol and alupent (metaproterenol) for asthma?

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Similar: Both are medications that are used as bronchodilators -- that is quick acting medications for asthma symptoms. Albuterol is probably the most commonly used. Haven't not seen Alupent (metaproterenol) used fro years.

Question 7

what is the difference between albuterol and alupent (metaproterenol) for acute asthma relief?

Accepted Answer

See below: They are they same   Duoneb has  albuterol and atrovent (ipratropium)  2 neb meds  for chronic asthma you should be on a steroid inhaler.

Question 8

what can i do for a medicine allergy?

Accepted Answer

Stop taking it: If it is an extreme necessity, and there are no alternatives, and you don&#x27;t know whether this an allergic reaction or an adverse drug reaction (side effect), see an allergist/immunologist for evaluation and possible desensitization to the said drug for treatment of a particular disease episode, good luck

Question 9

what is the best medicine for stubborn allergies?

Accepted Answer

Various Options: Daily steroid or antihistamines nasal sprays (fluticasone, azelastine) are helpful. Determining exactly what you could be sensitized to in order to practice appropriate avoidance measures is also important. If medications and avoidance are not effective or not feasible allergen immunotherapy (allergy shots) could be an option as well. Other meds include Sudafed, Mucinex, (guaifenesin) Afrin, oral antihistamines

Question 10

i had allergy today , was it due to any of my medicine ?

Accepted Answer

Could be!: Without understanding the circumstances and the type of reaction, it is impossible to answer the question. If you started the new medicine, and experienced a reaction, it could be due to allergy to the medication.

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I'm taking alupent (metaproterenol) inhaler is there another inhalent that is equivalent?

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What is the difference between albuterol and alupent (metaproterenol) for acute asthma relief?

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What can i do for a medicine allergy?

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