Comparing Bricanyl vs Ventolin
Bricanyl | Ventolin |
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Bricanyl (terbutaline) | Ventolin (albuterol) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Premature Labor, Asthma - acute, Asthma - Maintenance. Bricanyl may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Bronchiectasis, Asthma - acute, COPD - Acute, COPD - Maintenance, Bronchospasm Prophylaxis, Asthma - Maintenance. Ventolin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. View more |
Related suggestions Asthma, Maintenance
Asthma, acute
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More about (terbutaline) | More about Ventolin (albuterol) | |
Ratings & Reviews | ||
Bricanyl has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from a total of 2 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Ventolin has an average rating of 3.8 out of 10 from a total of 45 ratings on Drugs.com. 20% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 59% reported a negative effect. |
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Drug Class | ||
Side Effects | ||
See also: Bricanyl side effects in more detail. |
See also: Ventolin side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | ||
Lower cost generic approved | Lower cost generic approved | |
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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Dosage Forms Available | ||
N/A |
N/A |
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Brand Names | ||
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Other albuterol brands include: ProAir HFA, ProAir RespiClick, Proventil HFA, Ventolin HFA, Vospire ER | |
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. | ||
16 hours |
6.5 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||
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 | ||
Category B
No proven risk in humans
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 | ||
A total of 427 drugs are known to interact with Bricanyl:
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A total of 420 drugs are known to interact with Ventolin:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||
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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Disease Interactions | ||
First Approval Date | ||
N/A |
January 16, 1987 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||
N/A |
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More Information | ||
Patient resources | ||
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Professional Resources | ||
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Related Treatment Guide | ||
** 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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