Description and Brand Names

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

US Brand Name

  1. Xopenex
  2. Xopenex HFA
  3. Xopenex Pediatric

Descriptions


Levalbuterol is used to prevent or treat bronchospasm in patients with asthma and other lung diseases.

Levalbuterol belongs to the family of medicines known as adrenergic bronchodilators. Adrenergic bronchodilators are medicines that are breathed in through the mouth to open up the bronchial tubes (air passages) in the lungs. They relieve cough, wheezing, shortness of breath, and troubled breathing by increasing the flow of air through the bronchial tubes.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Aerosol Powder
  • Solution