xopenex

Frequently asked questions

What does Xopenex treat?

Xopenex (Levalbuterol Hydrochloride) may be used to treat bronchial spasm, 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 Xopenex work?

Xopenex 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 Xopenex rated?

pharmaranks gives Xopenex a composite score of 3.6 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 Xopenex 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 $0.27 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.

Is there a coupon or discount for Xopenex?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Xopenex. 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 Xopenex?

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

Is Xopenex a brand-name or generic drug?

Xopenex is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Levalbuterol Hydrochloride. Lower-cost generic equivalents containing Levalbuterol Hydrochloride are available — ask your pharmacist.

Is Xopenex available over the counter?

No. Xopenex 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 Xopenex come in?

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

What class of drug is Xopenex?

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

Is Xopenex FDA-registered?

Xopenex is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA020837. You can verify this on its official FDA label.

Has Xopenex been recalled by the FDA?

Xopenex 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 Xopenex safe?

There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Xopenex a recall-safety score of 72/100, 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.