Drug Detail:Metaproterenol (Metaproterenol (oral) [ met-a-proe-ter-e-nol ])
Drug Class: Adrenergic bronchodilators
Usual Adult Dose for Asthma - Acute
20 mg orally 3 to 4 times a day
Comments:
- Titrate dose according to patient response.
Usual Adult Dose for Asthma - Maintenance
20 mg orally 3 to 4 times a day
Comments:
- Titrate dose according to patient response.
Usual Adult Dose for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Acute
20 mg orally 3 to 4 times a day
Comments:
- Titrate dose according to patient response.
Usual Adult Dose for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Maintenance
20 mg orally 3 to 4 times a day
Comments:
- Titrate dose according to patient response.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Asthma - Acute
Ages 6 to 9 OR weight under 60 pounds: 10 mg orally 3 to 4 times a day
Adult dose: 20 mg orally 3 to 4 times a day
Comments:
- Titrate dose according to patient response.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Asthma - Maintenance
Ages 6 to 9 OR weight under 60 pounds: 10 mg orally 3 to 4 times a day
Adult dose: 20 mg orally 3 to 4 times a day
Comments:
- Titrate dose according to patient response.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Acute
Ages 6 to 9 OR weight under 60 pounds: 10 mg orally 3 to 4 times a day
Adult dose: 20 mg orally 3 to 4 times a day
Comments:
- Titrate dose according to patient response.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Maintenance
Ages 6 to 9 OR weight under 60 pounds: 10 mg orally 3 to 4 times a day
Adult dose: 20 mg orally 3 to 4 times a day
Comments:
- Titrate dose according to patient response.
Renal Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Precautions
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
- Cardiac arrhythmias associated with tachycardia
- Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients (immediate hypersensitivity reactions are rare)
Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 6 years; this drug is not recommended for use in these patients.
Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.
Dialysis
Data not available
