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ProAir HFA (albuterol) Treatment Report
Generic Name: Albuterol
What is ProAir HFA? ProAir™ HFA, a brand name for albuterol, relaxes the smooth muscle in the lung and dilates airways to improve breathing. It is used in the treatment of asthma, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema. The inhaler enables the drug to reach deep into the lungs for maximum benefit.
See more information, including instructions, precautions, side effects, and interactions.
Reasons taken
2 patients in the community are taking or have taken ProAir HFA.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 1 | 50% |
| Breathing difficulty | 1 | 50% |
Other treatments patients are taking for Other include Walking Stick/Cane, MRI, and Levothyroxine.
Dosages
Based on the patients currently taking ProAir HFA.
| 2 CFCfree90mcg/inh as needed | ||
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Duration
How long current patients have been taking ProAir HFA or how long patients were taking ProAir HFA before stopping.
Currently Taking ProAir HFA
| 0-1 month | 1-3 months | 3-6 months | 6 months-1year | 1-2 years | 2 years or more |
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Stopped Taking ProAir HFA
| 0-1 month | 1-3 months | 3-6 months | 6 months-1year | 1-2 years | 2 years or more |
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| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Did not seem to work | 1 | 100% |  |
Patient Reported Evaluations
Results from 1 patient evaluation. See the overall results and all individual evaluations.
Efficacy (Effect based on reason taken)
| Major | 60% | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 40% | 2 |
Other
Side-effects (as an overall problem)
| Severe | 0% | 0 |
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| Moderate | 0% | 0 |
| Mild | 60% | 6 |
| None | 40% | 4 |
Top reported side-effects include: Shaky hands, Jitteriness, Bad taste in mouth
Summary results are based on 1 individual response. For more information, see overall results for Adherence, Burden and Cost.
Individual Patient Reported Evaluations (1 of 1)
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- strapples
- Sex: M
- Mouth/throat: severe
- Arms: moderate
- Chest: moderate
- Legs: severe
- See profile
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by strapples
Aug 16, 2009
- EfficacySlight
- Side-effectsMild
- Breathing difficulty
- See full evaluation
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Report created on November 08, 2009.