Types of ß2-Agonists

Short Acting ß2-Agonists (Sympathomimetics)

Brand Name	Concentration	Active Ingredient	Dose
ALBUTEROL MDI (Proventil® HFA,Ventolin®) syrup tablets nebulized solutions (AccuNeb,® Proventil,® Ventolin®)	90mcg/puff 2mg/5mL 2mg, 4mg 0.63mg/3mL* 1.25mg/3mL* 2.5mg/3mL*	albuterol sulfate albuterol sulfate albuterol sulfate albuterol sulfate albuterol sulfate albuterol sulfate	Up to: 2 puffs 4 x/day 1 tsp 2 - 4 x/day 1 tab 2 - 4 x/day 3 - 4 x/day
ALUPENT® MDI	0.65mg/puff	metaproterenol sulfate	2 puffs 4 x/day
BRETHINE® injection	1mg/mL	terbutaline sulfate
MAXAIR™ AUTOHALER™ MDI	200mcg/puff	pirbuterol acetate	2 puffs 4 x/day
XOPENEX® nebulized solutions	0.31mg/3mL* 0.63mg/3mL* 1.25mg/3mL*	levalbuterol	3 - 4 x/day

* Concentration depends on age and size of individual
Note: MDI = metered-dose inhaler; mcg = microgram; mg = milligram; mL = milliliter

Short Acting ß2-Agonists (Sympathomimetics)

Brand Name	Concentration	Active Ingredient	Brand Name
Foradil® Aerolizer® *	12mcg/capsule	formoterol fumarate	1 puff 2 x/day
Serevent Diskus® *	50mcg/dose	salmeterol xinafoate	1 puff 2 x/day

Note: mcg = microgram
*Dry Powder Inhaler

Nebulizers (ß2 and Other Type Solutions)

Brand Name	Concentration	Active Ingredient	Dose
AccuNeb®	0.63mg/3mL, 1.25mg/3mL	albuterol sulfate	4 x/day
Albuterol	2.5mg/3mL	albuterol sulfate	4 x/day
Atrovent®	0.02%/unit dose	ipratropium bromide	4 x/day
DuoNeb™	2.5mg albuterol and 0.5mg ipratropium/unit dose	albuterol sulfate and ipratropium bromide	4 x/day
Intal®	20mg/2mL	cromolyn sodium	4 x/day
Pulmicort Respules®	0.25mg/2mL, 0.5mg/2mL	budesonide	1-2 x/day
Xopenex®	0.31mg/3mL, 0.63/3mL, 1.25mg/3mL	levalbuterol	3-4 x/day

For Adults: 1-2 unit doses (1.25mg/3mL) nebulized solution up to 4x/day
Note: mg = milligram; mL = milliliter