Metaproterenol

4 interactions 124 cited references
Also sold as: Alupent®
About Metaproterenol

Metaproterenol is used to prevent and treat wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing, and chest tightness caused by asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and other lung diseases. It relaxes and opens air passages in the lungs, making it easier to breathe. Read the full Metaproterenol drug information page →

Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS
Medically reviewed by Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS · Updated Aug 9, 2026 · Editorial policy · Data sources

Sources: FDA prescribing information (Structured Product Labeling), the published literature cited in each entry, DDInter 2.0 (a major open-access drug-interaction database), and legacy DrugBank interaction data distributed by the NIH's RxNav service (decommissioned in 2024) — analyzed and reviewed by our pharmacist team. How we build this library →

Most serious with: Iobenguane I 123 Methacholine Sotalol
3 Major 1 Moderate
All (4) Major (3) Moderate (1)

Moderate

Metaproterenol Formoterol Perforomist An increased risk of clinically significant cardiovascular effects and fatalities Details

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