S2 Inhalant Alternatives Compared
| S2 Inhalant (racepinephrine) | Albuterol | ProAir HFA (albuterol) |
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| S2 Inhalant (racepinephrine) | Albuterol | ProAir HFA (albuterol) |
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Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Asthma - acute. S2 Inhalant 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 only
Prescribed for Asthma - acute, Bronchiectasis, Asthma - Maintenance, COPD - Acute, Bronchospasm Prophylaxis, COPD - Maintenance. ProAir HFA may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. View more |
Related suggestions Asthma, acute
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| More about S2 Inhalant (racepinephrine) | More about Albuterol | More about ProAir HFA (albuterol) | ||||||||||||||||
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Albuterol has an average rating of 3.2 out of 10 from a total of 386 ratings on Drugs.com. 19% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 71% reported a negative effect. |
ProAir HFA has an average rating of 3.4 out of 10 from a total of 76 ratings on Drugs.com. 22% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 68% reported a negative effect. |
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N/A |
Lower cost generic |
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| Other racepinephrine brands include: Asthmanefrin | ProAir HFA, ProAir RespiClick, Proventil HFA, Ventolin, Ventolin HFA, Vospire ER | Other albuterol brands include: ProAir RespiClick, Proventil HFA, Ventolin, 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. | ||||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
6.5 hours |
6.5 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. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category N
Not classified
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 | ||||||||||||||||||
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A total of 146 drugs are known to interact with S2 Inhalant:
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A total of 423 drugs are known to interact with Albuterol:
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A total of 423 drugs are known to interact with ProAir HFA:
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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. |
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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** 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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