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==Administration==
*Type: [[Beta-2 agonist]], bronchodilator
*Dosage Forms:
*Routes of Administration: Inhalation
*Common Trade Names: 

==Adult Dosing==
*1 oral inhalation (50mcg) q12h
==Pediatric Dosing==
*>4yo: 1 oral inhalation (50mcg) q12h

==Special Populations==
*[[Drug Ratings in Pregnancy|Pregnancy Rating]]: C
*[[Lactation risk categories|Lactation risk]]: Infant risk cannot be ruled out
*Renal dosing: no adjustment
*Hepatic dosing: no adjustment

==Contraindications==
*Allergy to class/drug

==Adverse Reactions==
===Serious===
*Severe asthma exacerbation, asthma-related death
*Prolonged QT interval
===Common===
*Musculoskeletal pain
*Headache

==Pharmacology==
*Half-life: 5.5h
*Metabolism: Hepatic
*Excretion: Mostly fecal

==Mechanism of Action==
*Long-acting beta-2 agonist, stimulates adenyl cyclase--> increased levels of cyclic AMP--> bronchial smooth muscle relaxation

==Comments==

==See Also==
*[[Beta-2 agonist]]

==References==
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