From the Guidelines
The dose of Airsupra, which is a combination of albuterol and budesonide, is not explicitly mentioned in the provided evidence, but based on the information about albuterol dosing, Airsupra should be used as needed for asthma symptoms, with careful consideration of the dosing guidelines for its components. Given the context of asthma management, it's crucial to follow established guidelines for the use of short-acting beta-agonists like albuterol, which is a component of Airsupra. According to the guidelines 1, for adults, the recommended dose of albuterol via nebulizer is 2.5–5 mg every 20 minutes for 3 doses, then 2.5–10 mg every 1–4 hours as needed. For children, the dose is 0.15 mg/kg (minimum dose 2.5 mg) every 20 minutes for 3 doses, then 0.15–0.3 mg/kg up to 10 mg every 1–4 hours as needed. When using Airsupra, it's essential to consider the dosing of both albuterol and budesonide, ensuring that the medication is used in a manner that controls asthma symptoms effectively while minimizing potential side effects. However, without specific dosing information for Airsupra in the provided evidence, healthcare providers should refer to the most current prescribing information and clinical guidelines for the appropriate use of this medication. Key considerations include:
- Using the medication as needed for asthma symptoms but not exceeding the recommended frequency.
- Ensuring proper inhalation technique to maximize the effectiveness of the medication.
- Monitoring for side effects and adjusting the treatment plan as necessary to maintain good asthma control. Given the importance of up-to-date evidence, the most recent and highest quality study or guideline should always be consulted for the specific dosing recommendations of Airsupra 1.
From the FDA Drug Label
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION 2. 1 Bronchospasm For treatment of acute episodes of bronchospasm or prevention of symptoms associated with bronchospasm, the usual dosage for adults and children 4 years and older is two inhalations repeated every 4 to 6 hours. The dose of Airsupra is two inhalations repeated every 4 to 6 hours for adults and children 4 years and older 2.
From the Research
Airsupra Dose
- The provided studies do not mention the specific dose of Airsupra.
- However, the studies discuss the doses of related medications, such as albuterol, which is a common bronchodilator used to treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.
- For example, one study mentions that levalbuterol, a stereoisomer of albuterol, can be given at lower doses than racemic albuterol to provide comparable bronchodilation 3.
- Another study discusses the use of albuterol via continuous nebulization, with doses of 20 mg and 40 mg used in an animal model of combined burn and smoke inhalation 6.
- A study on the treatment of acute bronchitis with albuterol delivered by metered-dose inhaler does not specify the exact dose used 7.
Related Medications and Doses
- Levalbuterol: can be given at lower doses than racemic albuterol to provide comparable bronchodilation 3.
- Albuterol: