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levalbuterol tartrate

levalbuterol tartrate (XOPENEX HFA) is a beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist. Route of administration: inhalation. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — levalbuterol tartrate
US status
approved
Class
Route
INHALATION
Patents
0
Programs
0
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

levalbuterol tartrate (XOPENEX HFA) is a beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist. Route of administration: inhalation. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN levalbuterol tartrate
Brand XOPENEX HFA
Mechanism Beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist
Target Beta-2 adrenergic receptor
Route INHALATION
Formulation AEROSOL, METERED

Mechanism of action

Beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist

Primary target: Beta-2 adrenergic receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

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Frequently asked questions

What is levalbuterol tartrate?

levalbuterol tartrate (XOPENEX HFA) is a beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist. Route of administration: inhalation. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for levalbuterol tartrate?

XOPENEX HFA is a marketed brand name for levalbuterol tartrate. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of levalbuterol tartrate?

levalbuterol tartrate has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.