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What is the difference between albuterol and alupent (metaproterenol) for acute asthma relief?
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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.
Answered 6/25/2014
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Bronchodilators: Both drugs are bronchodilators, but Alupent (metaproterenol) has more side effects like palpitations and tremor.
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