Healthcare Professionals Patients ProAir HFA (albuterol sulfate) Inhalation Aerosol

Asthma

Asthma symptoms, triggers, and treament information

EIB

Cough or wheeze during exercise? It could be EIB.

COPD

COPD causes, symptoms, and treatment information

ProAir® HFA: Rescue inhaler for asthma, EIB, and COPD

Asthma, EIB, and COPD are conditions that can make it hard to breathe. ProAir® HFA is a quick-relief inhaler that can help you manage asthma, exercise-induced bronchospasm, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

The ProAir® HFA inhaler is designed to help keep you active. Toss the red ProAir® HFA inhaler in your pocket, handbag or backpack and go! ProAir® HFA will be ready when you need it–for up to 2 years or 200 doses, whichever comes first.3*

ProAir® HFA (albuterol sulfate) Inhalation Aerosol is indicated in patients 4 years of age and older for the treatment or prevention of bronchospasm with reversible obstructive airway disease and for the prevention of exercise-induced bronchospasm.

Important Safety Information

If your symptoms become significantly worse when you use ProAir® HFA, contact your doctor immediately. This may indicate either a worsening of your asthma or a reaction to the medication, which may rarely occur with the first use of a new canister of ProAir® HFA. Either of these could be life-threatening.

What to tell your doctor before using ProAir® HFA: If you have a heart, blood, or seizure disorder, high blood pressure, diabetes, or an overactive thyroid, be sure to tell your doctor. Also make sure your doctor knows all the medications you are taking – especially heart medications and drugs that treat depression – because some medications may interfere with how well your asthma medications work. Do not exceed the recommended dose.

Side effects associated with ProAir® HFA included headache, rapid heart beat, pain, dizziness, and irritation of the throat and nose.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

*The expiration date of your inhaler is important. You should check your expiration date and replace your inhaler prior to the date shown on your inhaler canister.
References
  1. What is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)? Available at: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/Copd/Copd_WhatIs.html [Accessed June 1, 2010].
  2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Facts About Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Available at: http://www.cdc.gov/copd/copdfaq.htm [Accessed June 8, 2010].
  3. FDA Letter [January 14, 2008]. Data on file. Teva Respiratory, LLC.