Alupent Inhalation and Proferrin-ES

• Generic Name: metaproterenol
• Dosage Forms: aerosol
• Other Brand Names: Alupent, Metaprel

Metaproterenol is used to treat asthma and bronchospasm in patients with bronchitis, emphysema, and other lung diseases.

Metaproterenol 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.

• Generic Name: heme iron polypeptide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Proferrin-ES, Baciguent, Probiotic Formula

Proferrin-ES is used to assist in maintaining iron levels.

Proferrin-ES may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.