whether to use levalbuterol (Xopenex) instead of albuterol

November 2007

There is renewed controversy about whether to use levalbuterol (Xopenex) instead of albuterol.

Xopenex is often promoted as being better than albuterol...and there's less difference in cost now that generic albuterol inhalers are being phased out.

Some people claim that albuterol is more likely to increase heart rate...and that the S-isomer can cause pulmonary inflammation.

Get concise, unbiased advice for effective drug therapy, plus CE/CME

Prescriber's Letter includes:

  • 12 issues every year, with brief articles about new meds and guidelines
  • 48+ CE courses, including the popular CE-in-the-Letter
  • Quick reference drug comparison charts
  • Access to the entire archive

Already a subscriber? Log in

Volume pricing available. Get a quote