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Albuterol Sulfate 90 ug Aerosol, Metered

by NuCare Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · 1 CANISTER in 1 CARTON (68071-5312-6) / 200 AEROSOL, METERED in 1 CANISTER
NDC 68071-5312-06
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 68071-5312-6 billing pads the package segment with a zero
Rx only Generic On market Non-controlled
🗂️ Data synced Aug 20, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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⚠️
Other active recalls for Albuterol Sulfate (different manufacturers) — 1 · tap to view
These affect other manufacturers’ products for the same ingredient — not necessarily the exact NDC on this page.
Class III · Jul 24, 2025 — Failed Stability Specifications: Out of specification results was observed in Induction Port during the analysis of Particle size distribution at the 12-month time point. (Cipla USA, Inc.) · FDA recall D-0593-2025
Each entry is an official FDA enforcement report — look up any recall number in the FDA recall database ↗

🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 68071-5312-6
Product NDC 68071-5312
11-digit billing NDC 68071531206
RxCUI 2123111
UNII 021SEF3731
Application # ANDA207085
SPL Set ID 583c6408-45cc-9121-e063-6294a90afcc4
Established class (EPC) beta2-Adrenergic Agonist
Mechanism of action Adrenergic beta2-Agonists
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category ANDA
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2021-11-30
Route RESPIRATORY (INHALATION)
Dosage form AEROSOL, METERED
Substance ALBUTEROL SULFATE
TE code (Orange Book) AB1 · RLD · RS
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 68071-5312-6 — a 5-4-1 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the package segment → 68071-5312-06. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

🏷️ RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the beta2-Adrenergic Agonist class.

Pharmacologic class beta2-Adrenergic Agonist
Drug family (ATC) Selective beta-2-adrenoreceptor agonists, Selective beta-2-adrenoreceptor agonists
How it works Adrenergic beta2-Agonists
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

🏭 Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerNuCare Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Application holderSANDOZ INC
FDA applicationANDA207085 (ANDA)
Labeler code68071
First marketedNov 2021
Product typeHuman Prescription Drug
Portfolio362 products on file
The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

🩺 Clinical

📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • Albuterol quickly relaxes the muscles around your airways, opening them up so you can breathe more easily. Think of it as a fast-acting rescue medicine — you use it when you feel y...
  • What exactly does albuterol do, and when should I use it?
  • That depends on which inhaler you have. If you have a standard HFA inhaler (like Ventolin HFA or Albuterol Sulfate HFA), shake it well before every puff and prime it with a few tes...
  • The most common side effects are pretty mild — a scratchy throat, cough, or upper respiratory irritation, and sometimes a slightly faster heartbeat, shakiness, or headache. Those u...
📖 Read our full Albuterol guide →
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Nutrient depletion considerations

Albuterol Sulfate may be associated with lower levels of 2 nutrients — worth a chat with your pharmacist, not a cause for alarm.

🧪 Full Albuterol Sulfate nutrient depletion report →
An association is not a deficiency. Educational only — don't start or stop anything without professional guidance.
Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

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Where does this data come from?
Source: official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed and the openFDA label index. Structured IACT rows and label-wide narrative are kept separate; availability and product-level specificity depend on the submitted label.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

💲 Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price systemPer eachPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs.
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data.
Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data.
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No price is published for this exact package yet. CMS surveys NADAC per package size, so a different pack of the same drug often has one.
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

🔁 Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Albuterol Sulfate HFA 90 ug 00093-3174-31 Teva 1 inhaler $1.553 AB2 Availability likely —
Albuterol Sulfate 90 ug 17270-0740-00 Armstrong 1 inhaler $1.553 AB2 Availability likely —
albuterol sulfate 90 ug 45802-0088-01 Padagis 1 inhaler $1.553 AB2 Availability likely —
Albuterol sulfate 90 ug 68180-0963-01 Lupin 1 canister $1.553 AB2 Availability likely —
Albuterol Sulfate HFA 90 ug 66993-0019-68 Prasco 1 inhaler $1.819 AB3 Availability likely —
Albuterol 90 ug 69097-0021-60 Cipla 1 inhaler $1.819 AB3 Availability likely —
Albuterol Sulfate 90 ug 76282-0679-42 Exelan 1 canister $2.126 AB1 Availability likely —
Albuterol Sulfate 90 ug 00054-0742-87 Hikma 1 canister $2.126 AB1 Availability likely —
Albuterol Sulfate 90 ug 60687-0662-91 American 1 canister $2.126 AB1 Availability likely —
Albuterol Sulfate 90 ug 69097-0142-60 Cipla 1 canister $2.126 AB1 Availability likely —
Ventolin Hfa 90 ug 00173-0682-20 GlaxoSmithKline 1 inhaler $3.035 AB3 Availability likely —
ProAir Digihaler 90 ug 59310-0117-20 Teva 1 inhaler $86.326 — FDA listed —
albuterol sulfate HFA 90 ug 50090-4137-00 A-S 1 inhaler — AB3 FDA listed —
Albuterol Sulfate 90 ug 51662-1513-01 HF 1 inhaler — AB2 FDA listed —
Ventolin Hfa 90 ug 63187-0026-08 Proficient 60 aerosols — AB3 FDA listed —
Albuterol Sulfate HFA 90 ug 71205-0211-85 Proficient 1 inhaler — AB2 FDA listed —
albuterol sulfate 90 ug 71205-0441-85 Proficient 1 inhaler — AB2 FDA listed —
Albuterol sulfate 90 ug 71205-0732-85 Proficient 1 canister — AB2 FDA listed —
Albuterol Sulfate HFA 90 ug 76420-0088-01 Asclemed 1 inhaler — AB2 FDA listed —
Albuterol Sulfate 90 ug 76420-0531-01 Asclemed 200 aerosols — AB1 FDA listed —
Albuterol sulfate 90 ug 85766-0062-90 Sportpharm 1 canister — AB2 FDA listed —
Albuterol Sulfate 90 ug 68071-3902-02 NuCare 1 inhaler — AB2 FDA listed —
Albuterol Sulfate 90 ug 68788-8874-02 Preferred 1 canister — AB1 FDA listed —
Ventolin Hfa 90 ug 50090-1158-00 A-S 1 inhaler — AB3 FDA listed —
Albuterol Sulfate 90 ug 51662-1267-01 HF 1 inhaler — AB3 FDA listed —
Ventolin Hfa 90 ug 68071-1890-06 NuCare 60 aerosols — AB3 FDA listed —
Albuterol Sulfate HFA 90 ug 68071-4940-02 NuCare 200 aerosols — AB2 FDA listed —
Ventolin Hfa 90 ug 70518-1081-00 REMEDYREPACK 200 aerosols — AB3 FDA listed —
Ventolin Hfa 90 ug 70518-1237-00 REMEDYREPACK 1 inhaler — AB3 FDA listed —
albuterol sulfate 90 ug 85766-0055-90 Sportpharm 1 inhaler — AB2 FDA listed —
Albuterol sulfate 90 ug 50090-5231-00 A-S 1 canister — AB2 FDA listed —
Albuterol Sulfate 90 ug 50090-5735-01 A-S 96 canisters — AB1 FDA listed —
Albuterol Sulfate 90 ug 68788-4041-02 Preferred 1 inhaler — AB2 FDA listed —
Albuterol Sulfate HFA 90 ug 80425-0359-01 Advanced 1 inhaler — AB3 FDA listed —
Albuterol Sulfate 90 ug 50090-5179-00 A-S 1 canister — AB1 FDA listed —
Albuterol Sulfate 90 ug 70518-4496-00 REMEDYREPACK 1 inhaler — AB2 FDA listed —
Ventolin Hfa 90 ug 50090-1159-00 A-S 1 inhaler — AB3 FDA listed —
Albuterol Sulfate 90 ug 68788-8787-02 Preferred 1 canister — AB1 FDA listed —
Albuterol Sulfate 90 ug 80425-0266-01 Advanced 1 canister — AB2 FDA listed —
Albuterol Sulfate 90 ug 82804-0189-67 Proficient 1 canister — AB1 FDA listed —
Ventolin Hfa 90 ug 68071-1670-02 NuCare 200 aerosols — AB3 FDA listed —
Albuterol Sulate HFA 90 ug 70518-2072-00 REMEDYREPACK 1 inhaler — AB3 FDA listed —
Albuterol sulfate 90 ug 68788-8878-02 Preferred 1 canister — AB2 FDA listed —
Albuterol sulfate 90 ug 70518-3541-00 REMEDYREPACK 1 canister — AB2 FDA listed —
Albuterol sulfate 90 ug 76420-0350-90 Asclemed 1 canister — AB2 FDA listed —
Albuterol Sulfate 90 ug 85766-0020-90 Sportpharm 1 canister — AB1 FDA listed —
Albuterol sulfate 90 ug 68071-2300-02 NuCare 1 canister — AB2 FDA listed —
Albuterol Sulate HFA 90 ug 68071-4777-02 NuCare 200 aerosols — AB3 FDA listed —
Albuterol Sulfate 90 ug 85534-0039-00 HAWAII 1 canister — AB1 FDA listed —
Albuterol Sulfate 90 ugthis 68071-5312-06 NuCare 1 canister — AB1 FDA listed —
About this product: this is a generic version of the medicine. FDA equivalence ratings are shown when available, and other versions are listed above, least expensive first.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

⏳ Availability & generic status

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2021
On the market since
Nov 2021
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
5 years listed
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Generic on the market
this product is a generic
✅This is a generic drug

This product is an FDA-approved generic. Other versions of the same drug are listed under Therapeutic equivalents, least expensive first.

Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

📊 Medicare Part D spend CMS · PART D · 2026 (Q1)

Medicare Part D (outpatient prescription) spending for Albuterol Sulfate — the program that covers self-administered drugs. 14 manufacturers.
⚠️ Drug-level data: CMS publishes Part D spending by drug, not by NDC — these figures combine every manufacturer, strength and package size sold under the name Albuterol Sulfate. That’s a different level of aggregation than the Medicaid card above, which is specific to this exact 11-digit NDC (pack size included), so the two aren’t directly comparable.
Period
Total Part D spend
$2.45M
Claims incl. refills
74.8K
Beneficiaries
44.4K
Spend / beneficiary
$55.14
Spend / claim
$32.72
Trend by period
💵 About the dollar figures: spending is what Part D plans paid before confidential manufacturer rebates, so the program’s real net cost is lower. A blank patient count means fewer than 11 people — CMS hides counts that small to protect privacy. Source: CMS Medicare Quarterly Part D Spending by Drug (data.cms.gov), updated quarterly.

🔬 Reported adverse events (FAERS)

Read carefully: FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified. Counts are not incidence, do not establish causation, are subject to reporting bias, and cannot be used to compare one drug to another. Shown for signal context only. Reports for Albuterol Sulfate — the ingredient across all brands.

Top reported reactions

Dyspnoea42,946
Asthma24,941
Cough20,428
Fatigue16,816
Pneumonia16,771
Headache15,685
Nausea14,693

Reporter sex

297,526 reports

Serious outcomes

Death18,793
Reports over time (by year) — tap or hover for the count & year
2019 2021 2023 2026 29,981 14,207
Most recent year is provisional (FAERS lags ~3 months).
Where does this data come from?
Adverse-event reports from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) via openFDA. FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified — counts are not incidence and don’t establish causation.

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startStatus
68071-5312-06 You're viewing this 1 CANISTER in 1 CARTON (68071-5312-6) / 200 AEROSOL, METERED in 1 CANISTER 2026-08-04 Active

🧭 About this NDC listing & data coverage

Finished prescription product
What data is (and isn’t) available for this NDC — tap to expand
NDC identity (package / product / labeler codes) ✓ Available
Labeler ✓ Available
Product & package description ✓ Available
Marketing category & status ✓ Available
Active ingredient / dosage form / route ✓ Available
FDA label (SPL via DailyMed) ✓ Available
Package photos — Not published for this NDC No photo available yet for this listing.
Inactive ingredients (structured) — Not published for this NDC The labeler did not submit a structured excipient list, or no SPL is available.
NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey.
Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data ✓ Available
HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal.
Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) — Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold.
“Not published” reflects what the public FDA / CMS / NLM sources provide for this exact package code — it is a property of the data feeds, not a judgment about the product.

Questions about this listing

Why is there no price listed?
The pricing shown on our NDC pages comes from CMS NADAC, a voluntary survey of retail community pharmacy invoices. CMS does not publish a NADAC for every NDC — packages outside the retail survey (institutional and hospital products, bulk packages, discontinued items, and many OTC items) may never receive one. A missing price reflects the survey's scope, not this product's actual cost, and does not mean the product is free or unavailable.
Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?
Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The FDA registers it as 68071-5312-6, which is what is printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero: 68071-5312-06, written without dashes as 68071531206. The Identity section at the top of this page lists every form of this code.
What do the three segments of this NDC mean?
In 68071-5312-06, the first segment (68071) is the labeler code FDA assigned to NuCare Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; the middle segment (5312) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (06) identifies this exact package size and type. Together they name one specific package of one specific product.
Is this package still being marketed?
Yes, per the latest FDA NDC Directory data on this page: this package is listed as actively marketed, with no marketing end date reported by NuCare Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
NuCare Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is the labeler of record for this NDC — the company under whose FDA-assigned code the package is listed. The labeler may be the manufacturer itself or a distributor marketing the product under its own code.
Do I need a prescription for this product?
This NDC is listed with FDA as a prescription product, so it is dispensed under a prescriber's order. Your pharmacist can tell you whether any over-the-counter forms of the same medication exist.
This page identifies an FDA-listed package (the NDC) and reports public regulatory and pricing data about the listing. It is reference information, not a medical recommendation — talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your own medication.
Where does this data come from?
Listing facts (marketing category, packager status, marketing dates) from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory; label availability from DailyMed; pricing coverage from CMS NADAC; equivalence scope from the FDA Orange Book.

📄 Full prescribing information FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official prescribing information, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage ⏱️ Dosage and Administration ⛔ Contraindications ⚠️ Warnings 🤒 Adverse Reactions 🧬 Clinical Pharmacology 🧬 Mechanism of Action 📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling 📋 Description
🎯 Indications and Usage 38 words ▾

INDICATIONS AND USAGE Albuterol sulfate inhalation aerosol is indicated in adults and children 4 years of age and older for the treatment or prevention of bronchospasm with reversible obstructive airway disease and for the prevention of exercise-induced bronchospasm.

⏱️ Dosage and Administration ~2 min read ▾

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION For treatment of acute episodes of bronchospasm or prevention of asthmatic symptoms, the usual dosage for adults and children 4 years of age and older is two inhalations repeated every 4 to 6 hours. More frequent administration or a larger number of inhalations is not recommended. In some patients, one inhalation every 4 hours may be sufficient.

Each actuation of albuterol sulfate inhalation aerosol delivers 108 mcg of albuterol sulfate (equivalent to 90 mcg of albuterol base) from the mouthpiece. It is recommended to prime the inhaler before using for the first time and in cases where the inhaler has not been used for more than 2 weeks by releasing four “test sprays” into the air, away from the face. Albuterol sulfate Inhalation Aerosol contains 200 inhalations per canister.

The canister has an attached dose indicator, which indicates how many inhalations remain. The dose indicator display will move after every tenth actuation. When nearing the end of the usable inhalations, the background behind the number in the dose indicator display window changes to red at 20 actuations or lower.

Albuterol sulfate Inhalation Aerosol should be discarded when the dose indicator display window shows zero. Exercise Induced Bronchospasm Prevention The usual dosage for adults and children 4 years of age and older is two inhalations 15 to 30 minutes before exercise. To maintain proper use of this product, it is important that the mouthpiece be washed and dried thoroughly at least once a week.

The inhaler may cease to deliver medication if not properly cleaned and dried thoroughly (see PRECAUTIONS, Information for Patients section). Keeping the plastic mouthpiece clean is very important to prevent medication buildup and blockage. The inhaler may cease to deliver medication if not properly cleaned and air dried thoroughly.

If the mouthpiece becomes blocked, washing the mouthpiece will remove the blockage. If a previously effective dose regimen fails to provide the usual response, this may be a marker of destabilization of asthma and requires reevaluation of the patient and the treatment regimen, giving special consideration to the possible need for anti-inflammatory treatment, e.g., corticosteroids.

⛔ Contraindications 24 words ▾

CONTRAINDICATIONS Albuterol sulfate inhalation aerosol is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to albuterol or any other albuterol sulfate inhalation aerosol component.

⚠️ Warnings ~2 min read ▾

WARNINGS Paradoxical Bronchospasm Inhaled albuterol sulfate can produce paradoxical bronchospasm that may be life threatening. If paradoxical bronchospasm occurs, albuterol sulfate inhalation aerosol should be discontinued immediately and alternative therapy instituted. It should be recognized that paradoxical bronchospasm, when associated with inhaled formulations, frequently occurs with the first use of a new canister.

Deterioration of Asthma Asthma may deteriorate acutely over a period of hours or chronically over several days or longer. If the patient needs more doses of albuterol sulfate inhalation aerosol than usual, this may be a marker of destabilization of asthma and requires re-evaluation of the patient and treatment regimen, giving special consideration to the possible need for anti-inflammatory treatment, e.g., corticosteroids. Use of Anti-inflammatory Agents The use of beta-adrenergic-agonist bronchodilators alone may not be adequate to control asthma in many patients.

Early consideration should be given to adding anti-inflammatory agents, e.g., corticosteroids, to the therapeutic regimen. Cardiovascular Effects Albuterol sulfate inhalation aerosol, like other beta-adrenergic agonists, can produce clinically significant cardiovascular effects in some patients as measured by pulse rate, blood pressure, and/or symptoms. Although such effects are uncommon after administration of albuterol sulfate inhalation aerosol at recommended doses, if they occur, the drug may need to be discontinued.

In addition, beta-agonists have been reported to produce ECG changes, such as flattening of the T wave, prolongation of the QTc interval, and ST segment depression. The clinical significance of these findings is unknown. Therefore, albuterol sulfate inhalation aerosol, like all sympathomimetic amines, should be used with caution in patients with cardiovascular disorders, especially coronary insufficiency, cardiac arrhythmias, and hypertension.

Do Not Exceed Recommended Dose: Fatalities have been reported in association with excessive use of inhaled sympathomimetic drugs in patients with asthma. The exact cause of death is unknown, but cardiac arrest following an unexpected development of a severe acute asthmatic crisis and subsequent hypoxia is suspected. Immediate Hypersensitivity Reactions: Immediate hypersensitivity reactions may occur after administration of albuterol sulfate, as demonstrated by rare cases of urticaria, angioedema, rash, bronchospasm, anaphylaxis, and oropharyngeal edema.

🤒 Adverse Reactions ~2 min read ▾

ADVERSE REACTIONS Adverse reaction information concerning albuterol sulfate inhalation aerosol is derived from a 12-week, double-blind, double-dummy study which compared albuterol sulfate inhalation aerosol, a CFC 11/12 propelled albuterol inhaler, and an HFA-134a placebo inhaler in 565 asthmatic patients. The following table lists the incidence of all adverse events (whether considered by the investigator drug related or unrelated to drug) from this study which occurred at a rate of 3% or greater in the albuterol sulfate inhalation aerosol treatment group and more frequently in the albuterol sulfate inhalation aerosol treatment group than in the placebo group.

Overall, the incidence and nature of the adverse reactions reported for albuterol sulfate inhalation aerosol and a CFC 11/12 propelled albuterol inhaler were comparable. Adverse Experience Incidences (% of patients) in a Large 12-week Clinical Trial* Body System/ Adverse Event (Preferred Term) Albuterol SulfateInhalation Aerosol (N=193) CFC 11/12 Propelled Albuterol Inhaler (N=186) HFA-134a Placebo Inhaler (N=186) *This table includes all adverse events (whether considered by the investigator drug related or unrelated to drug) which occurred at an incidence rate of at least 3.0% in the albuterol sulfate inhalation aerosol group and more frequently in the albuterol sulfate inhalation aerosol group than in the HFA-134a placebo inhaler group.

Application Site Disorders Inhalation Site Sensation 6 9 2 Inhalation Taste Sensation 4 3 3 Body as a Whole Allergic Reaction/Symptoms 6 4 <1 Back Pain 4 2 3 Fever 6 2 5 Central and Peripheral Nervous System Tremor 7 8 2 Gastrointestinal System Nausea 10 9 5 Vomiting 7 2 3 Heart Rate and Rhythm Disorder Tachycardia 7 2 <1 Psychiatric Disorders Nervousness 7 9 3 Respiratory System Disorders Respiratory Disorder (unspecified) 6 4 5 Rhinitis 16 22 14 Upper Resp Tract Infection 21 20 18 Urinary System Disorder Urinary Tract Infection 3 4 2 Adverse events reported by less than 3% of the patients receiving albuterol sulfate inhalation aerosol, and by a greater proportion of albuterol sulfate inhalation aerosol patients than placebo patients, which have the potential to be related to albuterol sulfate inhalation aerosol include: dysphonia, increased sweating, dry mouth, chest pain, edema, rigors, ataxia, leg cramps, hyperkinesia, eructation, flatulence, tinnitus, diabetes mellitus, anxiety, depression, somnolence, rash.

Palpitation and dizziness have also been observed with albuterol sulfate inhalation aerosol. Adverse events reported in a 4-week pediatric clinical trial comparing albuterol sulfate inhalation aerosol and a CFC 11/12 propelled albuterol inhaler occurred at a low incidence rate and were similar to those seen in the adult trials. In small, cumulative dose studies, tremor, nervousness, and headache appeared to be dose related.

Rare cases of urticaria, angioedema, rash, bronchospasm, and oropharyngeal edema have been reported after the use of inhaled albuterol. In addition, albuterol, like other sympathomimetic agents, can cause adverse reactions such as hypertension, angina, vertigo, central nervous system stimulation, insomnia, headache, metabolic acidosis, and drying or irritation of the oropharynx. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Sandoz Inc. at 1-800-525-8747 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

🧬 Clinical Pharmacology ~3 min read ▾

CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY Mechanism of Action In vitro studies and in vivo pharmacologic studies have demonstrated that albuterol has a preferential effect on beta 2 -adrenergic receptors compared with isoproterenol. While it is recognized that beta 2 -adrenergic receptors are the predominant receptors on bronchial smooth muscle, data indicate that there is a population of beta 2 -receptors in the human heart existing in a concentration between 10% and 50% of cardiac beta-adrenergic receptors. The precise function of these receptors has not been established.

(See WARNINGS, Cardiovascular Effects section.) Activation of beta 2 -adrenergic receptors on airway smooth muscle leads to the activation of adenylcyclase and to an increase in the intracellular concentration of cyclic-3',5'-adenosine monophosphate (cyclic AMP). This increase of cyclic AMP leads to the activation of protein kinase A, which inhibits the phosphorylation of myosin and lowers intracellular ionic calcium concentrations, resulting in relaxation. Albuterol relaxes the smooth muscles of all airways, from the trachea to the terminal bronchioles.

Albuterol acts as a functional antagonist to relax the airway irrespective of the spasmogen involved, thus protecting against all bronchoconstrictor challenges. Increased cyclic AMP concentrations are also associated with the inhibition of release of mediators from mast cells in the airway. Albuterol has been shown in most clinical trials to have more effect on the respiratory tract, in the form of bronchial smooth muscle relaxation, than isoproterenol at comparable doses while producing fewer cardiovascular effects.

Controlled clinical studies and other clinical experience have shown that inhaled albuterol, like other beta-adrenergic agonist drugs, can produce a significant cardiovascular effect in some patients, as measured by pulse rate, blood pressure, symptoms, and/or electrocardiographic changes. Preclinical Intravenous studies in rats with albuterol sulfate have demonstrated that albuterol crosses the blood-brain barrier and reaches brain concentrations amounting to approximately 5% of the plasma concentrations. In structures outside the blood-brain barrier (pineal and pituitary glands), albuterol concentrations were found to be 100 times those in the whole brain.

Studies in laboratory animals (minipigs, rodents, and dogs) have demonstrated the occurrence of cardiac arrhythmias and sudden death (with histologic evidence of myocardial necrosis) when beta 2 -agonist and methylxanthines were administered concurrently. The clinical significance of these findings is unknown. Propellant HFA-134a is devoid of pharmacological activity except at very high doses in animals (380 to 1300 times the maximum human exposure based on comparisons of AUC values), primarily producing ataxia, tremors, dyspnea, or salivation.

These are similar to effects produced by the structurally related chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), which have been used extensively in metered dose inhalers. In animals and humans, propellant HFA-134a was found to be rapidly absorbed and rapidly eliminated, with an elimination half-life of 3 to 27 minutes in animals and 5 to 7 minutes in humans. Time to maximum plasma concentration (T max ) and mean residence time are both extremely short, leading to a transient appearance of HFA-134a in the blood with no evidence of accumulation.

Pharmacokinetics In a single-dose bioavailability study which enrolled six healthy, male volunteers, transient low albuterol levels (close to the lower limit of quantitation) were observed after administration of two puffs from both albuterol sulfate inhalation aerosol and a CFC 11/12 propelled albuterol inhaler. No formal pharmacokinetic analyses were possible for either treatment, but systemic albuterol levels appeared similar. Clinical Trials In a 12-week, randomized, double-blind, double-dummy, active- and placebo-controlled trial, 565 patients with asthma were evaluated for the bronchodilator…

🧬 Mechanism of Action ~1 min read ▾

Mechanism of Action In vitro studies and in vivo pharmacologic studies have demonstrated that albuterol has a preferential effect on beta 2 -adrenergic receptors compared with isoproterenol. While it is recognized that beta 2 -adrenergic receptors are the predominant receptors on bronchial smooth muscle, data indicate that there is a population of beta 2 -receptors in the human heart existing in a concentration between 10% and 50% of cardiac beta-adrenergic receptors. The precise function of these receptors has not been established.

(See WARNINGS, Cardiovascular Effects section.) Activation of beta 2 -adrenergic receptors on airway smooth muscle leads to the activation of adenylcyclase and to an increase in the intracellular concentration of cyclic-3',5'-adenosine monophosphate (cyclic AMP). This increase of cyclic AMP leads to the activation of protein kinase A, which inhibits the phosphorylation of myosin and lowers intracellular ionic calcium concentrations, resulting in relaxation. Albuterol relaxes the smooth muscles of all airways, from the trachea to the terminal bronchioles.

Albuterol acts as a functional antagonist to relax the airway irrespective of the spasmogen involved, thus protecting against all bronchoconstrictor challenges. Increased cyclic AMP concentrations are also associated with the inhibition of release of mediators from mast cells in the airway. Albuterol has been shown in most clinical trials to have more effect on the respiratory tract, in the form of bronchial smooth muscle relaxation, than isoproterenol at comparable doses while producing fewer cardiovascular effects.

Controlled clinical studies and other clinical experience have shown that inhaled albuterol, like other beta-adrenergic agonist drugs, can produce a significant cardiovascular effect in some patients, as measured by pulse rate, blood pressure, symptoms, and/or electrocardiographic changes.

📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling ~1 min read ▾

HOW SUPPLIED Albuterol sulfate inhalation aerosol is supplied as a pressurized aluminum canister with an attached dose indicator, a light blue plastic actuator and dark blue dust cap each in boxes of one. Each actuation delivers 120 mcg of albuterol sulfate from the valve and 108 mcg of albuterol sulfate from the mouthpiece (equivalent to 90 mcg of albuterol base). Canisters with a labeled net weight of 6.7 g contain 200 inhalations (NDC 68071-5312-6).

Rx only. Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Store the inhaler with the mouthpiece down.

For best results, canister should be at room temperature before use. SHAKE WELL BEFORE USING. The light blue actuator supplied with albuterol sulfate inhalation aerosolshould not be used with any other product canisters, and actuator from other products should not be used with albuterol sulfate inhalation aerosolcanister.

The correct amount of medication in each canister cannot be assured after 200 actuations, and when the dose indicator display window shows zero, even though the canister is not completely empty. The canister should be discarded when the labeled number of actuations have been used. WARNING: Avoid spraying in eyes.

Contents under pressure. Do not puncture or incinerate. Exposure to temperatures above 120°F may cause bursting.

Keep out of reach of children. Albuterol sulfate inhalation aerosol does not contain chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) as the propellant. Manufactured by Aeropharm GmbH D-07407 Rudolstadt, Germany Distributed by: Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.

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📋 Description 219 words ▾

DESCRIPTION The active component of albuterol sulfate inhalation aerosol is albuterol sulfate, USP racemic α 1 [( tert- Butylamino)methyl]-4-hydroxy- m -xylene-α,α'-diol sulfate (2:1)(salt), a relatively selective beta 2 -adrenergic bronchodilator having the following chemical structure: Albuterol sulfate is the official generic name in the United States. The World Health Organization recommended name for the drug is salbutamol sulfate. The molecular weight of albuterol sulfate is 576.7, and the molecular formula is (C 13 H 21 NO 3 ) 2 •H 2 SO 4 .

Albuterol sulfate is a white to off-white crystalline solid. It is soluble in water and slightly soluble in ethanol. Albuterol sulfate inhalation aerosol is a pressurized metered-dose aerosol unit for oral inhalation.

It contains a microcrystalline suspension of albuterol sulfate in propellant HFA-134a (1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane), ethanol, and oleic acid. Each actuation delivers 120 mcg albuterol sulfate, USP from the valve and 108 mcg albuterol sulfate, USP from the mouthpiece (equivalent to 90 mcg of albuterol base from the mouthpiece). Each canister provides 200 inhalations.

It is recommended to prime the inhaler before using for the first time and in cases where the inhaler has not been used for more than 2 weeks by releasing four “test sprays” into the air, away from the face. This product does not contain chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) as the propellant. Chemical Structure

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