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Rapid-Acting Bronchodilators

Most Rapid-acting bronchodilators are Beta-2 agonists: they dilate the bronchi with minimal effects on the rest of the sympathetic nervous system. These medications come in various forms: Multi-dose inhalers, single-dose inhalers, nebulizer solutions, and oral tablets. Click on the medication name below to view more details.

Generic Name
Trade Name
albuterol; albuterol sulfate albuterol, Proventil, Ventolin, Volmax
albuterol sulfate + ipratroprium bromide Combivent
bitolterol mesylate Tornalate
formoterol fumarate Foradil Aerolizer
levalbuterol HCl Xopenex Solution
meteproterenol sulfate Alupent
pirbuterol sulfate Maxair; Maxair Autohaler
terbutaline Brethaire

 

Last edited: 9/24/2004