chlorofluorocarbon (CFC)

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Introduction

Used as propellants in metered-dose inhalers

Reduces amount of ozone layer in the atmosphere

Switch to HFA inhalers final as of !2/31/2008

More general terms

References

  1. Prescriber's Letter 15(7): 2008 Phase-out of Albuterol CFC Inhalers PATIENT HANDOUT: What You Should Know About HFA Inhalers COMMENTARY: Phase-out of Albuterol CFC Inhalers Detail-Document#: http://prescribersletter.com/(5bhgn1a4ni4cyp2tvybwfh55)/pl/ArticleDD.aspx?li=1&st=1&cs=&s=PRL&pt=3&fpt=25&dd=240708&pb=PRL (subscription needed) http://www.prescribersletter.com