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metaproterenol
- Alupent®
Noisy
Drug- Rescue Inhaler
Not as widely used as albuterol inhalers, metaproterenol is marketed under the brand name Alupent®, and is very similar in effect. Alupent® is used primarily as a rescue inhaler, but is also used prophylactically, often to prevent exercise-induced asthma.
Alupent® is NOT to be administered by EMTBs per Maryland Medical Protocols
Drug
Action
Rapid-acting
bronchodilator (Beta-2 agonist)
Indications
Respiratory distress and/or bronchospasm associated with asthma, allergic reaction, chronic bronchitis or emphysema
Contraindications
Not in Maryland Medical Protocols
Side
Effects
Tachycardia,
palpitations, hypertension, angina, nervousness, anxiety, muscle tremors,
dizziness, headache, sweating, nausea, vomiting, sore throat
Dose
1-2
inhalations q4-6 hours
Supplied
as
Alupent®
Alupent®
Inhalation Solution,
generic metaproterenol inhalation solution (nebulized)