The ProAir® HFA difference
What is ProAir® HFA?
ProAir® HFA is a quick-relief inhaler that contains
albuterol,
1 a medicine that helps people with asthma, exercise-induced bronchospasm (EIB), and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) breathe.
ProAir® HFA is the #1 albuterol inhaler in the U.S.,
2 and is covered by more than 90% of health plans.
3
Why is ProAir® HFA different?
ProAir® HFA delivers medicine in a warmer, lower-impact, longer-duration plume.
4-6 The ProAir® HFA inhaler is designed to help keep you active. It’s easy to carry and store. To learn more, watch our
video about the benefits of the ProAir® HFA inhaler.
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ProAir® HFA, asthma, EIB, and COPD, join our new
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References
- ProAir® HFA Prescribing Information. Teva Respiratory, LLC; 2010.
- IMS Health National Prescription Audit, TRx Data, May, 2011.
- Aggregated Reports, Formulary Position and Restrictions, ProAir HFA market. Business One Technologies; November 2010.
- Gabrio BJ, Stein SW, Velasquez DJ. A new method to evaluate plume characteristics of hydrofluoroalkane and chlorofluorocarbon metered dose inhalers. Int J Pharm. 1999;186(1):3-12.
- Colice GL. New drugs for asthma. Respir Care. 2008;53(6):688-696; discussion 696-698.
- Data on file. Teva Respiratory, LLC; 2009.
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.