Maxair Asthma Medicine

Maxair^® (pirbuterol acetate) is used for preventing and treating airway spasms, which are most common in people with asthma, but can also occur in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

 

Maxair asthma medicine comes in a special inhaler that does not release the medication until you inhale through the mouthpiece. In clinical studies, the drug started working within five minutes, with its effects typically lasting for five hours. Some people use the inhaler only when needed during an asthma attack, while others use it regularly to prevent attacks.

 

This asthma medicine works by stimulating beta receptors on the muscles around airways. This action causes the muscles to relax, which opens up the airways and allows more air to get into and through the lungs.