brovana

Frequently asked questions

What does Brovana treat?

Brovana (Arformoterol Tartrate) may be used to treat bronchial spasm, pulmonary emphysema, chronic bronchitis, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.

How does Brovana work?

Brovana is a beta2-adrenergic agonist. Beta2-adrenergic agonists bind to beta-2 receptors on the muscle that wraps the airways, triggering a signal (via cAMP) that relaxes that muscle. The airways widen, making it easier to breathe in conditions like asthma and COPD.

How is Brovana rated?

pharmaranks gives Brovana a composite score of 3.2 out of 5, currently based on 1 weighted source (FDA regulatory recall-safety data weighted highest). See our methodology at /how-we-rate.

How much does Brovana cost?

Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $0.66 per ml, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins. Pharmacies pay less for a same-class option, Xopenex Hfa — about $0.27 on the same basis.

Is there a coupon or discount for Brovana?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Brovana. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.

Who makes Brovana?

Brovana is marketed by Lupin. You can see Lupin's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Brovana a brand-name or generic drug?

Brovana is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Arformoterol Tartrate.

Is Brovana available over the counter?

No. Brovana is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.

What forms does Brovana come in?

Brovana is currently marketed as solution, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

What class of drug is Brovana?

Brovana is classified as beta2-adrenergic agonist, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.

Is Brovana FDA-registered?

Brovana is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA021912. You can verify this on its official FDA label.

Has Brovana been recalled by the FDA?

Brovana has no FDA recalls recorded under its own application in the openFDA enforcement database. Its recall-safety score reflects its manufacturer's overall recall record. This is general reference, not medical advice — check the FDA recall database for the latest alerts.

Is Brovana safe?

There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Brovana a recall-safety score of 64/100, based on its FDA recall history (no recalls under its own FDA application) — not an efficacy or side-effect rating. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings before use, and always consult a licensed professional.