Levalbuterol Tartrate Hfa Inhalation Aerosol, Metered
NDC 0591-2927
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Product Information
Levalbuterol Tartrate Hfa Inhalation (levalbuterol tartrate) is a NDA AUTHORIZED GENERIC-approved product labeled by Actavis Pharma, Inc.. Levalbuterol is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). It is supplied as a aerosol, metered for oral administration. This product entry covers the primary NDC 0591-2927 and its associated package configuration. This profile includes active and inactive ingredient UNII references and FDA labeling data.
Primary Identification
NDC Product Code:
0591-2927
Proprietary Name:
Levalbuterol Tartrate Hfa Inhalation
Non-Proprietary Name: [1]
Levalbuterol Tartrate
Substance Name: [2]
Levalbuterol Tartrate
NDC Directory Status:
Human Prescription Drug
Product Type: [3]
ACTIVE PRODUCT INCLUDED in the NDC Directory
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Clinical Specifications
Dosage Form:
Aerosol, Metered
- A pressurized dosage form consisting of metered dose valves which allow for the delivery of a uniform quantity of spray upon each activation.
Administration Route(s): [4]
Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.
Labeler & Regulatory Data
Labeler Name: [5]
Labeler Code:
0591
Product Label ID:
FDA Application Number: [6]
NDA021730
Marketing Category: [8]
NDA AUTHORIZED GENERIC - A product marketed as a "generic" drug under an approved New Drug Application (NDA), rather than an Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA),.
Marketing Timeline
Start Marketing Date: [9]
10-03-2016
Listing Expiration Date: [11]
12-31-2026
Exclude Flag: [12]
N
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Product Details
What is NDC 0591-2927?
The NDC code 0591-2927 is assigned by the FDA to the product Levalbuterol Tartrate Hfa Inhalation. It is commonly known by its generic name, levalbuterol tartrate. This pharmaceutical product is labeled by Actavis Pharma, Inc. and is currently categorized as listed product. The medication is a aerosol, metered administered via oral route. In terms of distribution, this product is available in a single package configuration. The associated package NDC(s) include: 0591-2927-54. Beyond standard identification, this entry provides technical data including pharmacologic classes, UNII ingredient references, and RxNorm cross-referencing for healthcare systems.
What are the uses of this product?
Levalbuterol is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). It is a quick-relief drug. Levalbuterol belongs to a class of drugs known as bronchodilators. It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. This drug is not approved for use in children younger than 4 years due to increased risk of side effects (such as unusual fast breathing, worsening asthma). Ask your doctor or pharmacist for details.
What are Active Ingredients of this product?
An active ingredient is the substance responsible for the medicinal effects of a product specified by the substance's molecular structure or if the molecular structure is not known, defined by an unambiguous definition that identifies the substance. Each active ingredient name is the preferred term of the UNII code submitted.
Which are the associated UNII Codes?
The UNII codes for the active ingredients in this product are:
- LEVALBUTEROL TARTRATE (UNII: ADS4I3E22M)
- LEVALBUTEROL (UNII: EDN2NBH5SS) (Active Moiety)
Which are the Inactive Ingredients associated UNII Codes?
The inactive ingredients are all the component of a medicinal product OTHER than the active ingredient(s). The acronym "UNII" stands for “Unique Ingredient Identifier” and is used to identify each inactive ingredient present in a product. The UNII codes for the inactive ingredients in this product are:
- NORFLURANE (UNII: DH9E53K1Y8)
- ALCOHOL (UNII: 3K9958V90M)
- OLEIC ACID (UNII: 2UMI9U37CP)
What is the NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk for this product?
RxNorm is a normalized naming system for generic and branded drugs that assigns unique concept identifier(s) known as RxCUIs to NDC products.The NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk for this produdct indicates multiple concept unique identifiers (RXCUIs) are associated with this product:
- RxCUI: 745791 - levalbuterol 45 MCG/INHAL Metered Dose Inhaler, 200 Actuations
- RxCUI: 745791 - 200 ACTUAT levalbuterol 0.045 MG/ACTUAT Metered Dose Inhaler
- RxCUI: 745791 - levalbuterol 0.045 MG/ACTUAT Metered Dose Inhaler, 200 ACTUAT
- RxCUI: 745791 - levalbuterol 45 MCG/ACTUAT Metered Dose Inhaler, 200 ACTUAT
Which are the Pharmacologic Classes of this product?
A pharmacologic class is a group of drugs that share the same scientifically documented properties. The following is a list of the reported pharmacologic class(es) corresponding to the active ingredients of this product.
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Patient Education
Levalbuterol Oral Inhalation
Levalbuterol is used to prevent or relieve the wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing, and chest tightness caused by lung disease such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD; a group of diseases that affect the lungs and airways). Levalbuterol is in a class of medications called beta agonists. It works by relaxing and opening air passages to the lungs to make breathing easier.
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Product & Regulatory Definitions
What is the Non-Proprietary Name? The non-proprietary name is sometimes called the generic name. The generic name usually includes the active ingredient(s) of the product.
What is the Substance Name? An active ingredient is the substance responsible for the medicinal effects of a product specified by the substance's molecular structure or if the molecular structure is not known, defined by an unambiguous definition that identifies the substance. Each active ingredient name is the preferred term of the UNII code submitted.
What kind of product is this? Indicates the type of product, such as Human Prescription Drug or Human Over the Counter Drug. This data element matches the “Document Type” field of the Structured Product Listing.
What are the Administration Routes? The translation of the route code submitted by the firm, indicating route of administration.
What is the Labeler Name? Name of Company corresponding to the labeler code segment of the Product NDC.
What is the FDA Application Number? This corresponds to the NDA, ANDA, or BLA number reported by the labeler for products which have the corresponding Marketing Category designated. If the designated Marketing Category is OTC Monograph Final or OTC Monograph Not Final, then the Application number will be the CFR citation corresponding to the appropriate Monograph (e.g. “part 341”). For unapproved drugs, this field will be null.
What is the Marketing Category? Product types are broken down into several potential Marketing Categories, such as NDA/ANDA/BLA, OTC Monograph, or Unapproved Drug. One and only one Marketing Category may be chosen for a product, not all marketing categories are available to all product types. Currently, only final marketed product categories are included. The complete list of codes and translations can be found at www.fda.gov/edrls under Structured Product Labeling Resources.
What is the Start Marketing Date? This is the date that the labeler indicates was the start of its marketing of the drug product.
What is the Listing Expiration Date? This is the date when the listing record will expire if not updated or certified by the product labeler.
What is the NDC Exclude Flag? This field indicates whether the product has been removed/excluded from the NDC Directory for failure to respond to FDA"s requests for correction to deficient or non-compliant submissions, or because the listing certification is expired, or because the listing data was inactivated by FDA, or because it was discontinued by the labeler. Possible values in this field are: "D", "E", "I", "N", "U".
