Bethanechol Chloride and Levalbuterol Inhalation Solution Concentrate

• Generic Name: bethanechol
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Duvoid, Urecholine

Treatment of acute postoperative and postpartum nonobstructive urinary retention and neurogenic atony of the bladder with retention.

Preferred agent to other parasympathomimetic drugs because of its relatively localized effect on the urinary tract and relative lack of adverse cardiovascular effects.

Has been shown to produce symptomatic improvement and decrease antacid use in some patients with chronic refractory heartburn and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), including vagotomized and antrectomized patients. However, use has decreased because of adverse CNS effects; acid suppression therapy with other agents (e.g., proton-pump inhibitors, histamine H2-receptor antagonists) is principally used.

• Generic Name: levalbuterol
• Dosage Forms: inhalation solution, concentrate
• Other Brand Names: Xopenex, Xopenex Concentrate, Xopenex HFA

Levalbuterol is a short-acting bronchodilator that relaxes muscles in the airways and increases air flow to the lungs.

Levalbuterol inhalation is used to treat or prevent asthma attacks in adults and children who are at least 4 years old.

Levalbuterol inhalation may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.