pirbuterol (Discontinued)

Brand and Other Names:Maxair

Dosing & Uses

AdultPediatric

Dosage Forms & Strengths

metered dose inhaler

  • 200mcg/actuation (14g canister; ~400 actuations)

Asthma Maintenance Treatment

1-2 actuations q4-6hr PRN; not to exceed 12 actuations/day

CFC-propelled MDIs are being phased out; Maxair will not be manufactured, sold, or dispensed in the US after 12/31/13

Dosage Forms & Strengths

metered dose inhaler

  • 200mcg/actuation (14g canister; ~400 actuations)

Asthma Maintenance Treatment

<12 years: Safety and efficacy not established

>12 years: As adults; 1-2 actuations q4-6hr PRN; not to exceed 12 actuations/day

CFC-propelled MDIs are being phased out; Maxair will not be manufactured, sold, or dispensed in the US after 12/31/13

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              • amitriptyline

                amitriptyline, pirbuterol. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

              • amoxapine

                amoxapine, pirbuterol. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

              • clomipramine

                clomipramine, pirbuterol. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

              • desipramine

                desipramine, pirbuterol. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

              • doxepin

                doxepin, pirbuterol. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

              • imipramine

                imipramine, pirbuterol. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

              • isocarboxazid

                isocarboxazid increases effects of pirbuterol by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Risk of acute hypertensive episode.

              • linezolid

                linezolid increases effects of pirbuterol by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Risk of acute hypertensive episode.

              • lofepramine

                lofepramine, pirbuterol. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

              • maprotiline

                maprotiline, pirbuterol. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

              • nortriptyline

                nortriptyline, pirbuterol. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

              • phenelzine

                phenelzine increases effects of pirbuterol by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Risk of acute hypertensive episode.

              • protriptyline

                protriptyline, pirbuterol. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

              • tranylcypromine

                tranylcypromine increases effects of pirbuterol by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Risk of acute hypertensive episode.

              • trazodone

                trazodone, pirbuterol. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

              • trimipramine

                trimipramine, pirbuterol. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

              Monitor Closely (231)

              • acebutolol

                acebutolol increases and pirbuterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

                acebutolol decreases effects of pirbuterol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • aceclofenac

                aceclofenac increases and pirbuterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • acemetacin

                acemetacin increases and pirbuterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • albuterol

                albuterol and pirbuterol both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

                albuterol and pirbuterol both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

                albuterol and pirbuterol both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • alfentanil

                alfentanil increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • alprazolam

                alprazolam increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • amiloride

                amiloride increases and pirbuterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

              • amitriptyline

                amitriptyline increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • amobarbital

                amobarbital increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • amoxapine

                amoxapine increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • arformoterol

                arformoterol and pirbuterol both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

                arformoterol and pirbuterol both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

                arformoterol and pirbuterol both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • aripiprazole

                aripiprazole increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • armodafinil

                pirbuterol and armodafinil both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • aspirin

                aspirin increases and pirbuterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • aspirin rectal

                aspirin rectal increases and pirbuterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor. .

              • aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate

                aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate increases and pirbuterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • atenolol

                atenolol increases and pirbuterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

                atenolol decreases effects of pirbuterol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • atomoxetine

                pirbuterol, atomoxetine. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Exercise caution if beta-agonists and atomoxetine are coadministered. Interaction may be less likely with inhaled beta-agonists versus those given systemically. .

              • azelastine

                azelastine increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • belladonna and opium

                belladonna and opium increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • bendroflumethiazide

                pirbuterol and bendroflumethiazide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • benperidol

                benperidol increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • benzphetamine

                pirbuterol and benzphetamine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

                pirbuterol and benzphetamine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • betaxolol

                betaxolol increases and pirbuterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

                betaxolol decreases effects of pirbuterol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • bisoprolol

                bisoprolol increases and pirbuterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

                bisoprolol decreases effects of pirbuterol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • brompheniramine

                brompheniramine increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • bumetanide

                pirbuterol and bumetanide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • buprenorphine buccal

                buprenorphine buccal increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • butabarbital

                butabarbital increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • butalbital

                butalbital increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • butorphanol

                butorphanol increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • caffeine

                pirbuterol and caffeine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • carbenoxolone

                pirbuterol and carbenoxolone both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • carbinoxamine

                carbinoxamine increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • carvedilol

                carvedilol increases and pirbuterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

                carvedilol decreases effects of pirbuterol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • celecoxib

                celecoxib increases and pirbuterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • celiprolol

                celiprolol increases and pirbuterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

                celiprolol decreases effects of pirbuterol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • chloral hydrate

                chloral hydrate increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • chlordiazepoxide

                chlordiazepoxide increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • chlorothiazide

                pirbuterol and chlorothiazide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • chlorpheniramine

                chlorpheniramine increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • chlorpromazine

                chlorpromazine increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • chlorthalidone

                pirbuterol and chlorthalidone both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • choline magnesium trisalicylate

                choline magnesium trisalicylate increases and pirbuterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor. .

              • cinnarizine

                cinnarizine increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • clemastine

                clemastine increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • clomipramine

                clomipramine increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • clonazepam

                clonazepam increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • clorazepate

                clorazepate increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • clozapine

                clozapine increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • codeine

                codeine increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • cyclizine

                cyclizine increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • cyclopenthiazide

                pirbuterol and cyclopenthiazide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • cyproheptadine

                cyproheptadine increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • deflazacort

                pirbuterol and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • desipramine

                desipramine increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • dexchlorpheniramine

                dexchlorpheniramine increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • dexfenfluramine

                pirbuterol and dexfenfluramine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

                pirbuterol and dexfenfluramine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • dexmedetomidine

                dexmedetomidine increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • dexmethylphenidate

                pirbuterol and dexmethylphenidate both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

                pirbuterol and dexmethylphenidate both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • dextroamphetamine

                pirbuterol and dextroamphetamine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

                pirbuterol and dextroamphetamine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • dextromoramide

                dextromoramide increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • diamorphine

                diamorphine increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • diclofenac

                diclofenac increases and pirbuterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • diethylpropion

                pirbuterol and diethylpropion both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

                pirbuterol and diethylpropion both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • difenoxin hcl

                difenoxin hcl increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • diflunisal

                diflunisal increases and pirbuterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • digoxin

                digoxin increases and pirbuterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • dimenhydrinate

                dimenhydrinate increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • diphenhydramine

                diphenhydramine increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • diphenoxylate hcl

                diphenoxylate hcl increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • dipipanone

                dipipanone increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • dobutamine

                dobutamine and pirbuterol both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

                dobutamine and pirbuterol both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

                dobutamine and pirbuterol both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • dopamine

                pirbuterol and dopamine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

                pirbuterol and dopamine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • dopexamine

                dopexamine and pirbuterol both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

                dopexamine and pirbuterol both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

                dopexamine and pirbuterol both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

                dopexamine, pirbuterol. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • doxepin

                doxepin increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • droperidol

                droperidol increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • drospirenone

                drospirenone increases and pirbuterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

              • ephedrine

                ephedrine and pirbuterol both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

                ephedrine and pirbuterol both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

                ephedrine and pirbuterol both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • epinephrine

                epinephrine and pirbuterol both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

                epinephrine and pirbuterol both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

                epinephrine and pirbuterol both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • epinephrine racemic

                pirbuterol and epinephrine racemic both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

                pirbuterol and epinephrine racemic both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

                pirbuterol and epinephrine racemic both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • esmolol

                esmolol increases and pirbuterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

                esmolol decreases effects of pirbuterol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • estazolam

                estazolam increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • ethacrynic acid

                pirbuterol and ethacrynic acid both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • ethanol

                ethanol increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • etodolac

                etodolac increases and pirbuterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • fenfluramine

                pirbuterol and fenfluramine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

                pirbuterol and fenfluramine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • fenoprofen

                fenoprofen increases and pirbuterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • fluoxetine

                fluoxetine and pirbuterol both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Fluoxetine prolongs the QT interval; the prescribing information for fluoxetine recommends avoiding concurrent use of other drugs that may prolong the QT interval; risk may be increased with higher doses and/or when associated with hypokalemia; drugs that prolong the QTc interval may potentiate the effects of beta2 agonists on the cardiovascular system

              • fluphenazine

                fluphenazine increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • flurazepam

                flurazepam increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • flurbiprofen

                flurbiprofen increases and pirbuterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • formoterol

                formoterol and pirbuterol both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

                formoterol and pirbuterol both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

                formoterol and pirbuterol both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • furosemide

                pirbuterol and furosemide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • gentamicin

                pirbuterol and gentamicin both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • green tea

                green tea increases effects of pirbuterol by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Due to caffeine content. Combination may increase CNS stimulatory effects due to caffeine in green tea.

              • haloperidol

                haloperidol increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • hydrochlorothiazide

                pirbuterol and hydrochlorothiazide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • hydromorphone

                hydromorphone increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • hydroxyzine

                hydroxyzine increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • ibuprofen

                ibuprofen increases and pirbuterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • ibuprofen IV

                ibuprofen IV increases and pirbuterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • iloperidone

                iloperidone increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • imipramine

                imipramine increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • indapamide

                pirbuterol and indapamide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • indomethacin

                indomethacin increases and pirbuterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • isoproterenol

                isoproterenol and pirbuterol both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

                isoproterenol and pirbuterol both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

                isoproterenol and pirbuterol both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • ketoprofen

                ketoprofen increases and pirbuterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • ketorolac

                ketorolac increases and pirbuterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • ketorolac intranasal

                ketorolac intranasal increases and pirbuterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor. .

              • ketotifen, ophthalmic

                ketotifen, ophthalmic increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • labetalol

                labetalol increases and pirbuterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

                labetalol decreases effects of pirbuterol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • levalbuterol

                levalbuterol and pirbuterol both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

                levalbuterol and pirbuterol both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

                levalbuterol and pirbuterol both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • levorphanol

                levorphanol increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • lisdexamfetamine

                pirbuterol and lisdexamfetamine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

                pirbuterol and lisdexamfetamine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • lofepramine

                lofepramine increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • lofexidine

                lofexidine increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • loprazolam

                loprazolam increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • lorazepam

                lorazepam increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • lormetazepam

                lormetazepam increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • lornoxicam

                lornoxicam increases and pirbuterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • loxapine

                loxapine increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • loxapine inhaled

                loxapine inhaled increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • maprotiline

                maprotiline increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • marijuana

                marijuana increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • meclofenamate

                meclofenamate increases and pirbuterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • mefenamic acid

                mefenamic acid increases and pirbuterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • melatonin

                melatonin increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • meloxicam

                meloxicam increases and pirbuterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • meperidine

                meperidine increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • meprobamate

                meprobamate increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • metaproterenol

                metaproterenol and pirbuterol both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

                metaproterenol and pirbuterol both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

                metaproterenol and pirbuterol both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • methadone

                methadone increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • methamphetamine

                pirbuterol and methamphetamine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

                pirbuterol and methamphetamine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • methyclothiazide

                pirbuterol and methyclothiazide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • methylenedioxymethamphetamine

                pirbuterol and methylenedioxymethamphetamine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

                pirbuterol and methylenedioxymethamphetamine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • methylphenidate

                pirbuterol and methylphenidate both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • metolazone

                pirbuterol and metolazone both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • metoprolol

                metoprolol increases and pirbuterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

                metoprolol decreases effects of pirbuterol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • midazolam

                midazolam increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • midodrine

                pirbuterol and midodrine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

                pirbuterol and midodrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • mirtazapine

                mirtazapine increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • modafinil

                pirbuterol and modafinil both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • morphine

                morphine increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • motherwort

                motherwort increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • moxonidine

                moxonidine increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • nabilone

                nabilone increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • nabumetone

                nabumetone increases and pirbuterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • nadolol

                nadolol increases and pirbuterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

                nadolol decreases effects of pirbuterol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • nalbuphine

                nalbuphine increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • naproxen

                naproxen increases and pirbuterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • nebivolol

                nebivolol increases and pirbuterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

                nebivolol decreases effects of pirbuterol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • norepinephrine

                norepinephrine and pirbuterol both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

                norepinephrine and pirbuterol both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

                norepinephrine and pirbuterol both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • nortriptyline

                nortriptyline increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • olanzapine

                olanzapine increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • olodaterol inhaled

                pirbuterol and olodaterol inhaled both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor. Caution with coadministration of adrenergic drugs by any route because of additive sympathetic effects

              • opium tincture

                opium tincture increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • oxaprozin

                oxaprozin increases and pirbuterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • oxazepam

                oxazepam increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • oxycodone

                oxycodone increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • oxymorphone

                oxymorphone increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • paliperidone

                paliperidone increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • papaveretum

                papaveretum increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • parecoxib

                parecoxib increases and pirbuterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • penbutolol

                penbutolol increases and pirbuterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

                penbutolol decreases effects of pirbuterol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • pentazocine

                pentazocine increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • pentobarbital

                pentobarbital increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • perphenazine

                perphenazine increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • phendimetrazine

                pirbuterol and phendimetrazine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

                pirbuterol and phendimetrazine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • phenobarbital

                phenobarbital increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • phenoxybenzamine

                phenoxybenzamine, pirbuterol. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Hypotension, tachycardia.

              • phentermine

                pirbuterol and phentermine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

                pirbuterol and phentermine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • phenylephrine

                pirbuterol and phenylephrine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

                pirbuterol and phenylephrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • phenylephrine PO

                pirbuterol and phenylephrine PO both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

                pirbuterol and phenylephrine PO both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • pholcodine

                pholcodine increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • pimozide

                pimozide increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • pindolol

                pindolol increases and pirbuterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

                pindolol decreases effects of pirbuterol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • piroxicam

                piroxicam increases and pirbuterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • potassium acid phosphate

                potassium acid phosphate increases and pirbuterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

              • potassium chloride

                potassium chloride increases and pirbuterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

              • potassium citrate

                potassium citrate increases and pirbuterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

              • primidone

                primidone increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • procarbazine

                procarbazine increases effects of pirbuterol by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • prochlorperazine

                prochlorperazine increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • promethazine

                promethazine increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • propranolol

                propranolol increases and pirbuterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

                propranolol decreases effects of pirbuterol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • propylhexedrine

                pirbuterol and propylhexedrine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

                pirbuterol and propylhexedrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • protriptyline

                protriptyline increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • pseudoephedrine

                pirbuterol and pseudoephedrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • quazepam

                quazepam increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • quetiapine

                quetiapine increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • risperidone

                risperidone increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • sacubitril/valsartan

                sacubitril/valsartan increases and pirbuterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • salicylates (non-asa)

                salicylates (non-asa) increases and pirbuterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • salmeterol

                pirbuterol and salmeterol both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

                pirbuterol and salmeterol both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

                pirbuterol and salmeterol both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • salsalate

                salsalate increases and pirbuterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • scullcap

                scullcap increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • secobarbital

                secobarbital increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • serdexmethylphenidate/dexmethylphenidate

                pirbuterol and serdexmethylphenidate/dexmethylphenidate both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • shepherd's purse

                shepherd's purse increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • sodium sulfate/potassium sulfate/magnesium sulfate/polyethylene glycol

                pirbuterol and sodium sulfate/potassium sulfate/magnesium sulfate/polyethylene glycol both decrease serum potassium. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

              • solriamfetol

                pirbuterol and solriamfetol both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • sotalol

                sotalol increases and pirbuterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

                sotalol decreases effects of pirbuterol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • spironolactone

                spironolactone increases and pirbuterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

              • succinylcholine

                succinylcholine increases and pirbuterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • sufentanil

                sufentanil increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • sulfasalazine

                sulfasalazine increases and pirbuterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • sulindac

                sulindac increases and pirbuterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • tapentadol

                tapentadol increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • temazepam

                temazepam increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • terbutaline

                pirbuterol and terbutaline both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

                pirbuterol and terbutaline both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

                pirbuterol and terbutaline both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • thioridazine

                thioridazine increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • thiothixene

                thiothixene increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • timolol

                timolol increases and pirbuterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

                timolol decreases effects of pirbuterol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • tolfenamic acid

                tolfenamic acid increases and pirbuterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • tolmetin

                tolmetin increases and pirbuterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • tolvaptan

                tolvaptan increases and pirbuterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • topiramate

                topiramate increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

              • torsemide

                pirbuterol and torsemide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • tramadol

                tramadol increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • trazodone

                trazodone increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • triamterene

                triamterene increases and pirbuterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

              • triazolam

                triazolam increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • triclofos

                triclofos increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • trifluoperazine

                trifluoperazine increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • trimipramine

                trimipramine increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • triprolidine

                triprolidine increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • xylometazoline

                pirbuterol and xylometazoline both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

                pirbuterol and xylometazoline both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • yohimbine

                pirbuterol and yohimbine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

                pirbuterol and yohimbine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • ziconotide

                ziconotide increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • ziprasidone

                ziprasidone increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              Minor (15)

              • bendroflumethiazide

                pirbuterol, bendroflumethiazide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hypokalemia.

              • bumetanide

                pirbuterol, bumetanide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hypokalemia.

              • chlorothiazide

                pirbuterol, chlorothiazide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hypokalemia.

              • chlorthalidone

                pirbuterol, chlorthalidone. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hypokalemia.

              • cyclopenthiazide

                pirbuterol, cyclopenthiazide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hypokalemia.

              • ethacrynic acid

                pirbuterol, ethacrynic acid. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hypokalemia.

              • eucalyptus

                eucalyptus increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Minor/Significance Unknown.

              • furosemide

                pirbuterol, furosemide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hypokalemia.

              • hydrochlorothiazide

                pirbuterol, hydrochlorothiazide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hypokalemia.

              • indapamide

                pirbuterol, indapamide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hypokalemia.

              • methyclothiazide

                pirbuterol, methyclothiazide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hypokalemia.

              • metolazone

                pirbuterol, metolazone. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hypokalemia.

              • noni juice

                noni juice increases and pirbuterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Minor/Significance Unknown.

              • sage

                sage increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Minor/Significance Unknown.

              • torsemide

                pirbuterol, torsemide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hypokalemia.

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              Adverse Effects

              Frequency Not Defined

              Nervousness

              Restlessness

              Serum glucose increased

              Serum potassium decreased

              Trembling

              Palpitations

              Tachycardia

              CoughHeadache

              Dizziness

              Lightheadedness

              Taste changes

              Vomiting

              Nausea

              Paradoxical bronchospasm

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              Warnings

              Contraindications

              Hypersensitivity

              Cautions

              Risk of hypokalemia, usually transient

              Metered-dose inhalers that contain chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are currently being phased out in the United States; alternate inhalers without CFCs are available

              Use caution in cardiovascular disease, glaucoma, hyperthyroidism, hypokalemia, and seizure disorders

              May increase serum glucose; use caution in diabetes mellitus

              Fatal outcomes reported with excessive use of therapy

              Not for use in chronic asthma therapy unless anti-inflammatory agent use concomitantly

              Paradoxical bronchospasm may occur with therapy

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              Pregnancy & Lactation

              Pregnancy Category: C

              Lactation: Not known if excreted in breast milk; not recommended

              Pregnancy Categories

              A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.

              B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.

              C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.

              D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.

              X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.

              NA: Information not available.

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              Pharmacology

              Mechanism of Action

              Beta-2 receptor agonist with some beta-1 activity

              Pharmacokinetics

              Half-Life: 2 hr

              Onset: <5 min; 0.5-1 hr (peak effect)

              Duration: 5 hr

              Metabolism: Hepatic

              Excretion: Urine (10%)

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