Get Informed: Xopenex
Active Ingredient(s)
Xopenex
What does it do?
This product is approved for use in the treatment and prevention of bronchospasm in patients with asthma. It is believed to work by relaxing the smooth muscle lining the airways. It is available in the form of inhalation solution for use in a nebulizer.
- Last Text Update:
- 2010-Mar-20 6:13 PM
- Last Data Update:
- 2010-Mar-19 9:03 PM
Other Names
- Xopenex
- Xopenex HFA
- Levalbuterol Hydrochloride
How Safe Is It?
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- Average Risk Rating
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- Pregnancy Category:
- C
- Black Box Warning:
- No
Facts & Figures
- Date Approved
- 25 Mar 1999
- Est US Patients*
- 466,300
- Generic Available
- No
- OTC Available
- No
User Age Distribution*
< 21
21-39
40-59
60+
Age (Years)
* Estimated number of US people currently taking Xopenex or its active ingredient based on population adjusted patient numbers registered with iGuard.org.
Recent alerts for Xopenex
There have been no iGuard.org alerts regarding Xopenex during the past year.
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What is Xopenex used for?
iGuard is currently tracking more than 3,100 patients that use Xopenex (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)). Use the table below to learn why iGuard users take this product; click on any underlined condition to get information on other medications used for treatment.
| Disease / Condition | % | Average Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Asthma | 79% | 
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| COPD | 31% | 
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How well does Xopenex work?
iGuard regularly polls our more than 3,100 users taking Xopenex (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) using the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medications (TSQM) . This feedback is continuously updated in tables below for the benefit of the iGuard community. To request scores for specific patient subgroups, please contact research@iguard.org.
Average Satisfaction Score
(out of 10)
Average Effectiveness Score
(out of 10)
- 89%
- of patients are confident that the good things about Xopenex outweigh the bad things.
- 10%
- of patients wish they were told more before they started taking Xopenex.
Common Side Effects of Xopenex
iGuard regularly polls our more than 3,100 users taking Xopenex (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) to monitor the development and frequency of side-effects. This feedback is continuously updated in tables and graphs below for the benefit of the iGuard community.
21% of patients experience side-effects on Xopenex
< 1% of patients experience signifcant side-effects on Xopenex
Most Common Side Effects...
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Restlessness
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Fatigue
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Palpitations
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= 10%
Global Patient Feedback for Xopenex ( Post a comment )
Question/Comment:
In other words -
do you use this as a mist inhaler with the neubilizer and then the HFA- inhaler as needed during the day.....
80 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2009-07-19 21:36:43
Question/Comment:
I was put on this 2 years ago, for so called asthma (which my husband has had all his life) I have only used this 3 times. I started taking allergy shots 2 once a month, and have no problems so I'm wondering if I have asthma at all. I do not get attacks like my husband does so this bothers me. Should I or shouldn't I use it.....
57 yr female.
58 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2009-04-27 20:30:26
Answer/Reply:
I being a user of Xopenex user myself am a firm beleiver in it. However I think if you are no longer having problems, and the allergy shots are helping maybe you shouldn't be using it. I would think it would end up causing more problems later in life if you do continue using it. As the old saying goes, it its not broken don't try to fix it. Sounds to me like it IS more of an allergy thing than astma. No since in taking medication that you really don't need.
50 year old female with COPD ( lung desease )
51 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2009-05-23 00:07:23
Question/Comment:
My Daughter who will be 5 in a few days has been on Xopenex for a couple of years now and no side affects. She uses this at least twice daily More if needed when she is sick in her nebulizer as a airway plan per her doctor for preventative measures. She also uses this in conjunction w/ Advair.
42 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2009-03-05 18:20:45
Question/Comment:
My Daughter who will be 5 in a few days has been on Xopenex for a couple of years now and no side affects. She uses this at least twice daily More if needed when she is sick in her nebulizer as a airway plan per her doctor for preventative measures. She also uses this in conjunction w/ Advair.
42 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2009-03-05 17:02:45
Question/Comment:
I use the Xopenex in my nebulizer, as it does not make my heart race. I only use Albuterol Inhaler when needed.
67 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2009-01-03 13:29:23
Answer/Reply:
I assume you mean the liquid mist vials - then do you also use the HFA inhaler a few times a day if needed??????
80 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2009-07-19 21:39:46
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