M2 EQUITYBITES-October 1, 2014-Akorn acquires
Xopenex (levalbuterol HCI) Inhalation Solution to expand its offering of inhaled therapeutics
M2 PHARMA-October 1, 2014-Akorn acquires
Xopenex (levalbuterol HCI) Inhalation Solution to expand its offering of inhaled therapeutics
Other short-acting beta agonists used for asthma include levalbuterol (
Xopenex HFA) and pirbuterol (Maxair Autohaler).
Such a move holds the promise of giving consumers access to chronic-condition drugs such as Avapro, Diovan and Atacand for hypertension; Lescol and Tricor for hyperlipidemia; Maxalt and Zomig for migraine; and Singulair and
Xopenex for asthma.
The company's respiratory product line includes the asthma drug
Xopenex.
Quick relief, or rescue medications mainly come in the form of short-acting bronchodilators (inhalers) such as Proventil, Ventolin,
Xopenex and corticosteroids such as methylprednisolone.
* DDMAC followed up on reports from multiple healthcare professionals regarding the promotion of
Xopenex by a Sepracor sales representative in Dallas for an unapproved dosing regimen.
Food and Drug Administration-approved drugs, including Lunesta to treat insomnia and
Xopenex for asthma, and other additional drugs in Canada.
An inhaler containing levalbuterol (similar to albuterol) is available as
Xopenex HFA Inhalation Aerosol.
An inhaler containing leval-buterol (similar to albuterol) is available as
Xopenex HFA Inhalation Aerosol.
He is on pulimort,
xopenex, foradil, singulair, Claritin, rhinocort ...