Comparing Albuterol vs Wixela Inhub
| Albuterol | Wixela Inhub |
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| Albuterol | Wixela Inhub (fluticasone / salmeterol) |
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Prescription only
Albuterol helps people with asthma and certain other breathing disorders to breathe easier. While it is effective at relieving symptoms of asthma, it does not prevent asthma from getting worse... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Asthma - Maintenance. Wixela Inhub may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Asthma, Maintenance
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| More about Albuterol | More about Wixela Inhub (fluticasone / salmeterol) | ||||||||||||||||
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Albuterol has an average rating of 3.2 out of 10 from a total of 385 ratings on Drugs.com. 19% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 71% reported a negative effect. |
Wixela Inhub has an average rating of 2.2 out of 10 from a total of 116 ratings on Drugs.com. 10% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 84% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: albuterol side effects in more detail. |
See also: Wixela Inhub side effects in more detail. |
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| Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic approved | ||||||||||||||||
| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all albuterol prices |
View all Wixela Inhub prices |
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| Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
| ProAir HFA, ProAir RespiClick, Proventil HFA, Ventolin, Ventolin HFA, Vospire ER | Other fluticasone / salmeterol brands include: Advair Diskus, Advair HFA, AirDuo Respiclick | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
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6.5 hours |
12.6 hours |
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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A total of 421 drugs are known to interact with albuterol:
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A total of 463 drugs are known to interact with Wixela Inhub:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
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May 01, 1981 |
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| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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