Surprising heartburn triggers Nov 23, 2009
Some prescription drugs can too, including antibiotics, calcium channel blockers (for high blood pressure), bronchodilators such as albuterol (for asthma and COPD), osteoporosis drugs, and some sedatives. Consult your doctor if you think your Rx is causing heartburn don't just decide to stop taking a drug on your own. (India Times, India)
Effective Use of Asthma Inhalers Nov 20, 2009
Chloroflourocarbon-propelled (CFC) albuterol inhalers are now banned from the market and have been replaced by Proventil or Ventolin Inhalers that use a substance known as HFA in place of CFC. The result is that some so-called asthma "rescue inhalers" now contain chemicals that actually trigger attacks in some asthmatics. According to manufacturer Schering-Plough's website, "Rapid heart rate, vomiting, chest pain and palpitation occur more frequently with HFA Proventil" than with CFC albuterol... (Suite101.com)
AT RISK: H1N1, asthma can be a dire combination in children Nov 18, 2009
After additional home albuterol treatments didn't budge his symptoms, they scooted fast to the pediatrician, who sent him on to the. There, Jennifer Berndsen says, "they did three back-to-back albuterol treatments continuous for about an hour. He was so sick by then, poor thing.". (USA Today)
Florida gets $7M in big false claims drug settlement Oct 22, 2009
The companies knowingly made false statements about several prescription medications, including Albuterol, Dermatop and Nifedipine, the release said. The misinformation triggered a substantial discount in the rebates the companies were required to pay to the Florida Medicaid program. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Florida to receive $7M from drug companies Oct 22, 2009
The companies , , and allegedly made false statements about several prescription medications, including Albuterol, Dermatop and Nifedipine, which triggered a substantial discount in the rebates the companies were required to pay to the Florida Medicaid program, according to a news release from Attorney General Bill McCollum. If the drugs had been reported properly, Florida s Medicaid program would have received millions of dollars in additional rebate payments from these companies, the release... (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Mylan to pay $121M to settle Medicaid claims Oct 20, 2009
6 million to resolve allegations it underpaid its rebates on the respiratory drug Albuterol, and J&J's Ortho McNeill Pharmaceutical will pay $3. 4 million to end allegations related to the topical steroid Dermatop. (MSNBC -- Health)
Suzanne Somers works to Knockout cancer Oct 20, 2009
They put me on oxygen and albuterol to get me breathing, and slowly, slowly, life returns. I am still grabbing for each breath, and there are spasms in my lungs, like someone is turning a knob that pulls my lungs inside out, but unlike before, the breath is there. (MSNBC -- Lifestyle)
Drug companies settle suits with Kentucky Oct 20, 2009
In an e-mailed statement, Tony Jewell, senior director for issues and policy communications at AstraZeneca, said the company denies any wrongdoing in what it believes to be a dispute over the proper classification of its Albuterol drug under the program. The company cooperated fully in the government s investigation and believes this settlement will avoid the burden and expense of litigation. (Louisville Business First, KY)
CFC-free inhalers get mixed reviews Oct 13, 2009
"The fact of the matter is, it is not the active ingredient albuterol that is causing the problems. It is the inactive ingredients, such as ethanol, and also the unique impurities.". The HFA propellant itself also appears to be causing problems for some people, he said. (AZCentral -- Business)
Inhalers May Raise Risk of Asthma in Some Children Oct 8, 2009
Salbutamol is called albuterol in the United States and is very widely used, the researchers told a news conference ... "Albuterol is one of the commonest drugs right across the world. It is used in the United States, in Africa, India..." said Mukhopadhyay. (MEDLINEplus)
Rising Heat, Humidity Raise Risk of Asthma Flares Sep 24, 2009
"If your child is going outside to play and having persistent symptoms, they should use their albuterol inhaler whether or not it's humid," said Aujla. And, she added, very few children need to stay inside because of their asthma and weather changes. (MEDLINEplus)
FDA warns on respiratory meds stolen Sep 18, 2009
Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution (892,000 doses; all lots contain 3. 0 ml vials and display the brand name Dey ) lot number 9G04, NDC # 49502-697-29; lot number 9FD8, NDC # 49502-697-61; lot number 9FD9, NDC # 49502-697-61; lot number 9FE1, NDC # 49502-697-61. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Feline Asthma Sep 9, 2009
The AeroKat spacer is designed to work with an MDI, or Metered Dose Inhaler, like Flovent and Albuterol. Also known as puffers, these inhalers can be used for daily symptom treatment and as an emergency airway opener respectively. (Suite101.com)
What That NYT Story Missed About the Katrina Hospital Tragedy Sep 5, 2009
In any case, someone pays to keep the vent on, for the albuterol, nurse for nursing and suction and general care. I'm not sure why the Slate writer finds this to be sinister, since it is still paid for by single-payer Medicare, and these companies fill a medical need for this service by following the rules set by the gov't. (Slate)
Exercise Induced Asthma Aug 31, 2009
If there is a physician on the sidelines, or if the athlete is a known asthmatic carrying his or her medications, asthma medication, typically albuterol, should be delivered via inhaler. If the result treatment by the inhaler is not satisfactory, emergency procedures should be initiated, and the athlete should be transported to an acute care facility or hospital emergency room immediately. (Suite101.com)
Drug shipment reported stolen from McKinney Aug 29, 2009
Dey, a subsidiary of Mylan, lost two lots of Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution from a tractor-trailer somewhere in McKinney and issued a warning about its usage. The company based in Napa, Calif. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Dey Issues Advisory Aug 20, 2009
Aug. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dey L.P., a subsidiary of Mylan Inc. (Nasdaq: ), today issued an advisory regarding two lots of its Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution, 0 ... Anyone who has information regarding this incident, has received suspicious or unsolicited offers for the Albuterol in question or received product from these lots is encouraged to contact the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Office of Criminal Investigations at 1-800-551-3989. (PR Newswire)
Just For The Health Of It- A breath of fresh air Jul 30, 2009
Within 10 months of from the onset of care, Dr. Fedorchuk s young patient was no longer using any medications only carrying Albuterol in the event of an emergency. Childhood asthma is prevalent in the United States with nine million people under the age of 18 suffering from this debilitating lung ailment, four times as many as 20 years ago. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
Getting ready: Wrights oncologist inserts a portal to make it easier for his chemotherapy Jul 26, 2009
The next test inserted a medicine called Albuterol, which temporarily improves the lungs efficiency. After the Albuterol, I was told it increased my lung function by 33 percent. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Mold infestation straining tenant-landlord relations Jul 25, 2009
She (the doctor) said I had a fungus in my lungs, Stafford said as she presented prescriptions for an anti-fungal medication (Nizoral 200 mg), a strong antibiotic (Cipro 500 mg), and an Albuterol HFA inhaler. She said she also feels sharp pains when she smokes and is unable to finish an entire cigarette. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Patients Praise Jackson's Doctor Jul 2, 2009
In 2004, Armstrong was disciplined by the state medical board for an incident two years earlier in which, the board determined, Armstrong had violated the standard of care by prescribing the drugs Albuterol and Dilantin without properly diagnosing that a 12-year-old patient had suffered from seizures in the first place, according to records. And in 2006, the medical board found that Armstrong again had violated standard of care by not comprehensively treating 15 patients and for failing to... (Fox News)
How to deal with your child's asthma Jun 19, 2009
What she'll need: A bronchodilator like albuterol or Xopenex (often called a rescue drug). Why: These drugs can instantly open the airways during an attack. (CNN -- Health)
I have been noticing more often now that they have been burning fields without having a fire department truck on stand by.'>Reader wants to know about field burning. Jun 6, 2009
socrates wrote on Jun 5, 2009 10:43 PM:" Some decades back I asked about these VietNam-like smoke plumes rising from the country-side.I was told by a friendly-to-farmers government agent that it's "cheaper" for the farmers to burn than to disc. Second, it was better for the soil as a lot of dangerous micro-organisms thrive in disked fields. But burning killed those micro-organisms. I have yet to find any scientific authority to back those bureaucratic claims. I can understand economics--that... (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Slump pushing cost of drugs out of reach Jun 5, 2009
Lisa A. Hylton, 29, from nearby Sharpsburg, said she had skipped twice-monthly refills three times this year on an albuterol inhaler for her asthmatic son, Hunter. Her husband, a pipefitter, had been working only intermittently and could not afford insurance during the idle stretches, Ms. Hylton said. (MSNBC -- Health)
Caffeine after exercise eases asthma Jun 2, 2009
A large dose equal to nine mg of caffeine per kg of body weight was as effective as an albuterol inhaler in treating or preventing EIA. Smaller amounts also reduced wheezing, coughing and other symptoms of EIA.. Timothy Mickleborough, study co-investigator at Indiana University said no additional benefit was found when caffeine was combined with an albuterol inhaler. (India Times, India)
Indiana U. research at the American College of Sports Medicine conference May 31, 2009
CAFFEINE SHOWN AS EFFECTIVE AT REDUCING EXERCISE-INDUCED ASTHMA SYMPTOMS AS AN ALBUTEROL INHALER ... A large dose -- 9 milligrams of caffeine per kilogram of body weight -- was as effective as the use of an albuterol inhaler, which is commonly used to treat or prevent exercise-induced asthma ... Timothy Mickleborough, an associate professor in the Department of Kinesiology and co-investigator of the study, said no additional benefit was found when caffeine was combined with an albuterol inhaler.... (EurekAlert!)
MediciNova Announces Plan to Modify Its Phase II Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial Evaluating MN-221 in Patients With Severe, Acute Exacerbations of Asthma May 29, 2009
In addition, a drug interaction study in dogs found that adding MN-221 by intravenous administration in combination with inhaled albuterol does not add to the heart rate increase associated with inhaled albuterol alone. MediciNova acquired an exclusive, worldwide (excluding Japan), sublicensable license to MN-221 from Kissei Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. The intellectual property acquired from Kissei included extensive preclinical and clinical safety data. (Primezone Releases)
Perforomist Inhalation Solution data to be presented today at American Thoracic Society conference May 20, 2009
In a second study, patient satisfaction increased in those treated with Perforomist Inhalation Solution twice daily compared with ipratropium/albuterol metered-dose inhaler (MDI) four times daily ... Efficacy was measured by serial spirometry, transitional dyspnea index (TDI), rescue albuterol use and the St. George's Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ) ... When Perforomist Inhalation Solution was added to tiotropium there was a significant decrease in the need for rescue albuterol use throughout... (EurekAlert!)
Asthma in Pregnancy Apr 30, 2009
She reports asthma symptoms requiring albuterol two or three times per day and interfering with sleep two or three nights per week. A corticosteroid inhaler was prescribed before pregnancy, but she has been afraid to use. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Hundreds of programs offer free or discounted prescription drugs Apr 30, 2009
Gerler managed on her own to get approval for Singulair, an asthma and allergy drug that had cost her 90 a month, free from manufacturer Merck he got free samples of some other allergy pills, and a ProAir albuterol inhaler from doctors. But when Taegan's pediatrician last fall also prescribed an Advair inhaler, costing 200 a month, she got nowhere, despite appeals to about 20 people at the manufacturer and various patient advocacy groups. (North County Times)
Oral Corticosteroids in Children with Wheezing Apr 16, 2009
As compared with the prednisolone group, almost 50% more patients in the placebo group were still in the hospital after 24 hours, and the number of albuterol actuations. . (New England Journal of Medicine)
Programs offer free, cheap prescription meds Apr 8, 2009
Gerler managed on her own to get approval for Singulair, an asthma and allergy drug that had cost her $90 a month, free from manufacturer Merck & Co. She got free samples of some other allergy pills, and a ProAir albuterol inhaler from doctors. But when Taegan's pediatrician last fall also prescribed an Advair inhaler, costing $200 a month, she got nowhere, despite appeals to about 20 people at the manufacturer and various patient advocacy groups. (MSNBC -- Health)
Public record (6) Mar 20, 2009
1:47 p.m. A student at Lebanon High School reported the theft of an Albuterol inhaler. Loss: 30. (Lebanon Express, OR)
New Treatments Improve Control for Severe Asthma Mar 18, 2009
Today's group turned to their rescue (albuterol) inhaler about half as often as the group from the '90s did, and their lung function scores were higher. They also required less intubations than did children in the past -- 13 percent versus 21 percent. (MEDLINEplus)
• Asthma a symptom of Churg-Strauss syndrome Mar 7, 2009
I now have asthma and am on prednisone again as well as an albuterol inhaler. Whenever I have an asthma attack, my doctor increases the prednisone dose and then tapers me back down. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• For the record Mar 6, 2009
The woman had a history of medical problems and was on "Gemfrrol, Zwkothyroxm, Synthroid, Precardia, Spirion, Ambien, Lyrica, Fursomme, and Albuterol." Nothing suspicious reported. - Damon Hunzeker. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Is home school a good option for middle school? Feb 18, 2009
I ended up on strong antibiotics, albuterol inhaler and lots of OTC decongestants. I hope it doesn t get that bad in your house. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Asthma drugs need to be maintained for continued benefit Feb 18, 2009
All children received albuterol, a bronchodilator, and oral corticosteroids as needed for asthma symptoms ... Results from the original CAMP trial showed that using budesonide twice daily led to fewer hospitalizations and urgent care visits, fewer days in which additional asthma medications were needed and a reduced need for albuterol, a fast-acting drug for relief of acute asthma symptoms. (EurekAlert!)
Dying wish: Local man urges others to seek treatment, stick with it Feb 17, 2009
Powell is on oxygen 24/7, gets IV antibiotic medicine to treat his lung infection, takes Ultrase pills to give him the enzyme that his pancreas isnt producing, takes medicine to reduce pain and anxiety so he can function, and does three nebulizer treatments albuterol, Pulmozyme and Tobramycin to thin mucus and help him breathe and to fight Burkholderia Cepacia. Several times a day, he puts on a mechanical vest that vibrates to shake mucus loose and help clear the airways. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
