Drug details

Alupent (metaproterenol sulfate)

type of Beta2 Agonists

Alupent (metaproterenol sulfate) Aerosol is a bronchodilator used to treat conditions such as asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema. The brand name Alupent is discontinued, but generic versions may be available.

The drug is often used to treat Asthma , Bronchitis .

This drug may have the following side effects:

• nausea,
• headache,
• sweating,
• lightheadedness,
• dizziness,
• vomiting,
• tremor,
• nervousness,
• insomnia,
• diarrhea, or
• dry mouth.

The following drugs are related to Alupent, either as a replacement or used together:

• AirDuo RespiClick Inhalation Powder (fluticasone propionate and salmeterol)
• Proventil HFA (albuterol inhalation)
• Ventolin HFA (albuterol sulfate inhalation aerosol)
• Alvesco (ciclesonide inhalation aerosol)
• Xopenex (levalbuterol)
• Xopenex HFA (levalbuterol tartrate inhalation aerosol)
• Maxair (pirbuterol)