Metaprel Alternatives Compared
Metaprel | Albuterol | Epinephrine |
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Metaprel (metaproterenol) | Albuterol | Epinephrine |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Asthma - acute, Asthma - Maintenance, COPD - Acute, COPD - Maintenance. Metaprel may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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 and OTC
Prescribed for Anaphylaxis, Allergic Reactions, Adams-Stokes Syndrome, Asthma - acute, AV Heart Block, Allergies, Oral Allergy Syndrome, Asystole, Cardiac Arrest, COPD - Acute, Electromechanical... View more |
Related suggestions Asthma, acute
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More about (metaproterenol) | More about Albuterol | More about Epinephrine | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||
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Albuterol has an average rating of 3.1 out of 10 from a total of 383 ratings on Drugs.com. 18% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 71% reported a negative effect. |
Epinephrine has an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from a total of 56 ratings on Drugs.com. 66% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 23% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | ||||||||||||||||||
See also: Metaprel side effects in more detail. |
See also: albuterol side effects in more detail. |
See also: epinephrine side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | ||||||||||||||||||
N/A |
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||||||||||||||||||
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
View all albuterol prices |
View all epinephrine prices |
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Dosage Forms Available | ||||||||||||||||||
N/A |
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Brand Names | ||||||||||||||||||
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ProAir HFA, ProAir RespiClick, Proventil HFA, Ventolin, Ventolin HFA, Vospire ER | Adrenaclick, Adrenalin, Adrenalin Chloride, Auvi-Q, EpiPen, EpiPen 2-Pak, EpiPen Auto-Injector, EpiPen Jr, EpiPen JR 2-Pak, EpiPen JR Auto-Injector, EPIsnap, Primatene Mist, Symjepi View more | ||||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||||||
N/A |
6.5 hours |
1 hour |
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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. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | ||||||||||||||||||
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. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
A total of 395 drugs are known to interact with Metaprel:
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A total of 420 drugs are known to interact with albuterol:
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A total of 227 drugs are known to interact with epinephrine:
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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. |
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 | ||||||||||||||||||
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May 01, 1981 |
December 22, 1987 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
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More Information | ||||||||||||||||||
Patient resources | ||||||||||||||||||
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Professional Resources | ||||||||||||||||||
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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.
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