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March 13, 2006
                			
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				A Levalbuterol Metered-Dose Inhaler (Xopenex HFA) for Asthma
March 13, 2006 (Issue: 1230)
				Levalbuterol, the R-isomer of the beta-2 adrenergic agonist albuterol, is now available in the US as a metered-dose inhaler (Xopenex HFA - Sepracor) for treatment of asthma in patients ≥ 4 years old. Levalbuterol has been available since 1999...more
        			
        			
				
				
        			
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