Designed for flexibility
The
ProAir® HFA inhaler is designed for flexibility and portability. Some inhalers have to be stored in moisture resistant pouches. Some other inhalers need to be stored upright. Some albuterol inhalers have to be re-primed if you drop them.
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The
ProAir® HFA inhaler doesn’t have these limitations. It’s easy to carry and store. Even if you accidentally drop it, it’s still ready to go — there’s no need to re-prime the inhaler before using it. Plus,
ProAir® HFA is designed to offer up to 24 month expiration. That means you may be able to use the inhaler up to 2 years or 200 doses, whichever comes first.*
Reference
- Ventolin® HFA Prescribing Information. GlaxoSmithKline; 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.