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Change in Oxygen Consumption Following Inhalation of Albuterol in Comparison With Levalbuterol in Healthy Adult Volunteers
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Albuterol and Levalbuterol for Oxygen Consumption. Completed, enrolled 24 participants.
Detailed Summary
Albuterol is the most commonly used β agonist to treat reversible lower airway obstruction. Albuterol contains a racemic mixture of two enantiomers. Levalbuterol contains the single R form enantiomer. Levalbuterol is frequently prescribed to limit cardiovascular toxicity. The investigators sought to examine the changes in oxygen consumption (V'O2) and Heart Rate (HR) following administration of albuterol and
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Patient receives albuterol 5 mg aerosolized. Oxygen consumption and vital signs are measured for 1 hour after intervention.
Patient receives levalbuterol 2.5 mg aerosolized. Oxygen consumption and vital signs are measured for 1 hour after intervention