Albuterol Sulfate and Gadoterate meglumine

• Generic Name: albuterol
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: ProAir HFA, ProAir RespiClick, Proventil HFA, Ventolin HFA, Accuneb, ProAir Digihaler, Proventil, VoSpire ER

Symptomatic management or prevention of bronchospasm in patients with reversible, obstructive airway disease (e.g., asthma).

Prevention of exercise-induced bronchospasm.

Albuterol sulfate in fixed combination with ipratropium bromide: Symptomatic management of reversible bronchospasm associated with COPD in patients who continue to have evidence of bronchospasm despite regular use of an orally inhaled bronchodilator and who require a second bronchodilator.

Albuterol sulfate: Symptomatic management of reversible bronchospasm associated with COPD when given on an as-needed or regular (e.g., 4 times daily) basis, either alone or concomitantly with other inhaled bronchodilators. Regular use of a selective, short-acting inhaled β2-adrenergic agonist (e.g., albuterol) in the management of COPD, in contrast to that in asthma, does not appear to be detrimental.

• Generic Name: gadoterate meglumine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Dotarem

Gadoterate meglumine is a contrast agent that has magnetic properties. It is used in combination with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to allow blood vessels, organs, and other non-bony tissues to be seen more clearly on the MRI.

Gadoterate meglumine is used to help diagnose certain disorders of the brain and spine (central nervous system).

Gadoterate meglumine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.