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AlupentThis page contains recent news articles, when available, and an overview of Alupent but does not offer medical advice. You should contact your physician with regard to any health issues or concerns.Overview: Alupent (when available) Metaproterenol, a synthetic amine, is structurally and pharmacologically similar to isoproterenol. Metaproterenol is used exclusively as a bronchodilator. The pharmacologic effects of beta adrenergic agonist drugs, such as Metaproterenol, are at least in part attributable to stimulation through beta adrenergic receptors of intracellular adenyl cyclase, the enzyme which catalyzes the conversion of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) to cyclic- 3',5'- adenosine monophosphate (c-AMP). Increased c-AMP levels are associated with relaxation of bronchial smooth muscle and inhibition of release of mediators of immediate hypersensitivity from cells, especially from mast cells. For the treatment of Bronchospasm; Chronic bronchitis; Asthma; Emphysema Mechanism Of Action: Metaproterenol is a moderately selective beta(2)-adrenergic agonist that stimulates receptors of the smooth muscle in the lungs, uterus, and vasculature supplying skeletal muscle, with minimal or no effect on alpha-adrenergic receptors. Intracellularly, the actions of metaproterenol are mediated by cAMP, the production of which is augmented by beta stimulation. The drug is believed to work by activating adenylate cyclase, the enzyme responsible for producing the cellular mediator cAMP. News Articles on Metaproterenol Environmental concerns fuel transition from CFC to HFA asthma inhalers - Oct 1, 2007 ...cromolyn (Intal), nedocromil (Tilade), triamcinolone (Azmacort), flunisolide (Aerobid), pirbuterol (Maxair) and metaproterenol (Metaprel, Alupent). 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With severe symptoms, not all inhalers work the same Aug 15, 2006 Beta-agonists used in the studies were albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin, Volmax), metaproterenol (Alupent), formoterol (Foradil) and salmeterol (Serevent, Advair ... -Pioneer Press A question about beta-agonists Jul 12, 2006 The review examined studies of the beta-agonists metaproterenol (Alupent), formoterol (Foradil), salmeterol (Serevent, Advair) and albuterol (Alupent, Proventil ... -U.S. News & World Report COPD Patients Using Beta-agonist Inhalers Are at Risk Jul 10, 2006 ...meta-analysis (which combines the results of the numerous studies) found that regularly inhaled beta-agonists (metaproterenol [Alupent], formoterol [Foradil ... -MedIndia Beta-agonist Inhalers More than Double Death Risk in COPD Jul 10, 2006 The beta-2 agonists studied included Alupent (metaproterenol), Foradil (formoterol), Serevent (salmeterol) Advair (salmeterol and fluticasone), and various ... -MedPage Today Certain Inhalers Increase Risk of Respiratory Deaths Jul 9, 2006 However, the inhaled beta-agonists such as metaproterenol sulfate (Alupent), formoterol (Foradil), salmeterol (Serevent, Advair) and albuterol (Proventil ... -Ivanhoe Inhaler can double COPD death rate Jul 5, 2006 In contrast, COPD patients using beta-agonist inhalers -- sold under the brand names Alupent, Foradil, Serevent, Advair -- or albuterol inhalers -- such as the ... -United Press International Brand Names/Synonyms: Alupent is also known by the following brand names and/or synonymsAlotec; Alupent; CHEMBANK1252; Metaprel; Metaproterenol; Metaproterenol Polistirex; Metaproterenol Polistirex [Usan]; Metaproterenol Sulfate; Novasmasol; ORCIPRENALINE; Orciprenalina [Inn-Spanish]; Orciprenalinum [Inn-Latin]; Prometa Drug Category: Alupent is categorized under the following by the FDA: Tocolytic Agents; Bronchodilator Agents; ATC:R03AC Dosage Forms: Inhalation Absorption: 3% (oral bioavailability of 40%) Interactions: -->Interactions for Metaproterenol: Other beta adrenergic aerosol bronchodilators should not be used concomitantly with Alupent® (metaproterenol sulfate USP) because they may have additive effects. Beta adrenergic agonists should be administered with caution to patients being treated with monoamine oxidase inhibitors or tricyclic antidepressants, since the action of beta adrenergic agonists on the vascular system may be potentiated.
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