Question 1

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 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

i need a refill on my medication?

Accepted Answer

So call your doc: This is the HT public information site.We are thousands of volunteer docs based primarily in the US who answer medical questions.We do not offer treatments. State medical boards require a physician/patient relationship,a retrievable record,recent exam with vital signs for prescribing.Failure to do so can lead to loss or restriction of license. It may seem minor to you but it is not.

Question 9

i need refills on my medications?

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Not here: For that you will likely need the prime service of healthtap. Easier to call your pop imo

Question 10

need advice on asthma medication ?

Accepted Answer

Many types...: Bronchodilators such as albuterol (Ventolin) or levalbuterol (Xopenex) enlarge the diameter of the airways to help air flow and mucus come out of the lungs. Patients with cough-variant asthma, exercise-induced asthma, or regular asthma also use steroid inhalers (such as Flovent) to reduce swelling, mucus, and "sensitivity" in the airways. Singulair is an another medication that can be used.

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

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

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

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

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