ABSTRACT
Trade names: AccuNeb (DEY); Combivent (Boehringer Ingelheim); Duoneb (DEY); Proventil (Schering); Ventolin (GSK); Volmax (Muro) Other common trade names: Asmaven; Broncho-Spray; Cobutolin; Salbulin; Ventoline Indications: Bronchospasm associated with asthma Category: Beta-2-adrenergic agonist; Bronchodilator (sympathomimetic) Half-life: 3-6 hours Clinically important, potentially hazardous interactions with: atomoxetine, epinephrine
Combivent is albuterol and ipratropium
Reactions
Skin Angioedema Chills Dermatitis [1] Diaphoresis (1-10%) [1] Erythema (palmar) (with infusion) [2] Exanthems Flushing (1-10%) Lupus erythematosus (pseudo-lupus) [1] Pallor
Pruritus [1] Shaking Urticaria [1]
Other Dysgeusia (1-10%) Headache Tinnitus Tremor Xerostomia (1-10%)
Trade name: Uroxatral (Sanofi-Aventis) Other common trade name: Xatral Indications: Benign prostatic hyperplasia Category: Alpha 1-adrenergic blocker Half-life: 10 hours Clinically important, potentially hazardous interactions with: atenolol, cimetidine, diltiazem, itraconazole, ketoconazole, ritonavir
Reactions
Skin Allergic reactions (sic) [1] Dermatomyositis [1] Rash (sic) Upper respiratory infection (3%)
Other Abdominal pain (1-2$) Chest pain
Dizziness (6%) [6] Fatigue (3%) Headache (3%) Pain (1-2%) Pharyngitis (1-2%) Priapism Sinusitis (1-2%)
