levalbuterol (Xopenex)

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Introduction

Tradename: Xopenex. L-enantiomer of albuterol

Indications

Xopenex HFA: metered dose inhaler

Mechanism of action

More general terms

References

  1. Kaiser Permanente Northern California Regional Drug Alert
  2. Prescriber's Letter 14(11): 2007 Levalbuterol (Xopenex) vs Albuterol Detail-Document#: http://prescribersletter.com/(5bhgn1a4ni4cyp2tvybwfh55)/pl/ArticleDD.aspx?li=1&st=1&cs=&s=PRL&pt=3&fpt=25&dd=231109&pb=PRL (subscription needed) http://www.prescribersletter.com
  3. 3.0 3.1 Prescriber's Letter 16(10): 2009 Levalbuterol (Xopenex) vs. Albuterol: An Update Detail-Document#: http://prescribersletter.com/(5bhgn1a4ni4cyp2tvybwfh55)/pl/ArticleDD.aspx?li=1&st=1&cs=&s=PRL&pt=3&fpt=25&dd=251027&pb=PRL (subscription needed) http://www.prescribersletter.com
  4. 4.0 4.1 Khorfan FM et al. Effects of nebulized bronchodilator therapy on heart rate and arrhythmias in critically ill adult patients. Chest 2011 Dec; 140:1466. PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21960699

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