levalbuterol
Form | Strength | ANAN | ASMP | LACH | LALK | LOHH | LOLR | LOWC | SDSD | SESE | SFSF | Formulary Status |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AEROSOL, INHALATION | 45 mcg/inh | non formulary Subs to albuterol nebs | ||||||||||
SOLUTION, INHALATION | 0.31 mg/3 mL, 0.63 mg/3 mL, 1.25 mg/3 mL; 1.25 mg/0.5 mL | non formulary |
**During the COVID-19 pandemic, Xopenex MDIs will be reserved for inpatient with suspected or confirmed disease.**
Medications Approved for Automatic Therapeutic Interchange Dosage Conversion Guidelines
(Note: “Therapeutic Interchange” should be placed in the order comments
Beta-2 Agonists
Medication
Ordered
Brand Name
Dosage
Frequency
Formulary
Medication
Equivalent
Dose
Frequency
Levalbuterol
Xopenex
0.63 mg
Every 8 hours
Albuterol
1.25 mg
Every 6 hours
All other frequencies
Same as ordered
Levalbuterol
Xopenex
1.25 mg
Every 8 hours
2.5 mg
Every 6 hours
All other frequencies
Same as ordered
Levalbuterol
Xopenex HFA
As ordered
Prescribed frequency
Ventolin HFA
Same dose
Same frequency
Note: If Atrovent is being administered q8h to be given with Xopenex, convert to q6h dosing.