ProAir Digihaler Alternatives Compared
ProAir Digihaler | Albuterol | Singulair |
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ProAir Digihaler (albuterol) | Albuterol | Singulair (montelukast) |
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Prescription only
ProAir Digihaler is a prescription inhaler used for sudden breathing problems in patients living with lung conditions like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It contains the... View more |
Prescription only
Albuterol helps people with asthma and certain other breathing disorders to breathe easier. While it is effective at relieving symptoms of asthma, it does not prevent asthma from getting worse... View more |
Prescription only
Singulair is used in addition to other treatments for the maintenance treatment of asthma. It does not relieve acute attacks and may cause neuropsychiatric effects in a small number of people... View more |
Related suggestions Asthma, Maintenance
Bronchospasm Prophylaxis
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More about ProAir Digihaler (albuterol) | More about Albuterol | More about Singulair (montelukast) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Albuterol has an average rating of 3.1 out of 10 from a total of 383 ratings on Drugs.com. 18% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 71% reported a negative effect. |
Singulair has an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from a total of 218 ratings on Drugs.com. 53% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 31% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
See also: ProAir Digihaler side effects in more detail. |
See also: albuterol side effects in more detail. |
See also: Singulair side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other albuterol brands include: ProAir HFA, ProAir RespiClick, Proventil HFA, Ventolin, Ventolin HFA, Vospire ER | ProAir HFA, ProAir RespiClick, Proventil HFA, Ventolin, Ventolin HFA, Vospire ER |
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Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6.5 hours |
6.5 hours |
5.5 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A total of 419 drugs are known to interact with ProAir Digihaler:
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A total of 419 drugs are known to interact with albuterol:
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A total of 108 drugs are known to interact with Singulair:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
March 31, 2015 |
May 01, 1981 |
February 20, 1998 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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