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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.
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9 patients in the community are taking or have taken Albuterol.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
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| Other | 7 | 77% |
| General health | 1 | 11% |
Based on the patients currently taking Albuterol.
How long current patients have been taking Albuterol or how long patients were taking Albuterol before stopping.
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| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
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| Did not seem to work | 1 | 100% |