Duoneb

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Duoneb
Systematic (IUPAC) name
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Identifiers
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Chemical data
Formula (C13H21NO3)2 * H2SO4 +
C20H30BrNO3 * H2O
Mol. mass TBD g/mol
Pharmacokinetic data
Bioavailability  ?
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Metabolism TBD
Half life TBD hours
Excretion TBD
Therapeutic considerations
Pregnancy cat.

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Legal status

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Routes Oral

Duoneb is a combination of two bronchodilators, albuterol sulfate and ipratropium bromide. It is used to treat symptoms (ie, bronchospasms) in patients with lung disease (ie, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD). It is commonly administered using a nebulizer.

Duoneb is marketed by Dey, L.P. (Napa, California) under the brand name DuoNeb. It is available as a fluid (for use with a nebulizer).

Subject of recent Medicare and FDA controversy. FDA has moved for regulation of generic competition to commercial product whereas Medicare has moved to limit reimbursement of commercial product. Dispute resolution will have a material economic impact on leading respiratory service providers.

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