Levalbuterol
Xopenex, Levosalbutamol
Class:
Adrenergic bronchodilator.
Adrenergic bronchodilator.
Mechanism of Action:
Short acting beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist.
Short acting beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist.
Indications:
Treatment of asthma and COPD.
Treatment of asthma and COPD.
Contraindications:
Allergy.
Allergy.
Adverse reactions:
Generally well tolerated. Common mild side-effects include an elevated heart rate, muscle cramps, and gastric upset.
Generally well tolerated. Common mild side-effects include an elevated heart rate, muscle cramps, and gastric upset.
Drug Interactions:
Levalbuterol is the (R)-(-)-enantiomer of its prototype drug salbutamol.
Levalbuterol is the (R)-(-)-enantiomer of its prototype drug salbutamol.
Duration of Action:
- Elimination half-life: 3.3-4 hours.