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Brand Names: Albuterol Sulfate, Combivent, ProAir HFA, Proventil, Ventolin, VoSpire ER
Generic Name: Albuterol
See also: Albuterol Inhaler, Pirbuterol Acetate

What is Albuterol? 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. A common brand name for this drug is Ventolin. Read more...Click to read more below

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Reasons Taken

9 patients in the community are taking or have taken Albuterol.

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Other 7 77%
General health 1 11%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Albuterol.

  0 mcg none 0 mL none 0 none 2 mcg day 2 other day
  1 Number of Patients: 1 2 Number of Patients: 2 2 Number of Patients: 2 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1  

Duration

How long current patients have been taking Albuterol or how long patients were taking Albuterol before stopping.

Currently taking Albuterol

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
0
2
1
0
4

Stopped taking Albuterol

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
1
0
0
0
0
Why Patients Stopped Taking Albuterol (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Did not seem to work 1 100% Did not seem to work: 100%


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