what is proair hfa used for
Proair HFA is used to treat or prevent airway spasms, as well as to prevent exercise-induced asthma attacks. The drug works by opening up the airways and allowing more air to get into and through the lungs.
Approved Uses. ProAirÂ® HFA (albuterol sulfate) Inhalation Aerosol is indicated in patients 4 years of age and older for the treatment or prevention of bronchospasm with reversible obstructive airway disease and for the prevention of exercise-induced bronchospasm. If your symptoms become significantly worse when you use ProAirÂ® HFA, contact your doctor immediately.
ProAir HFA, as with all sympathomimetic amines, should be used with caution in patients with cardiovascular disorders (especially coronary insufficiency, cardiac arrhythmias, and hypertension), convulsive disorders, hyperthyroidism, and diabetes.