How do you say levalbuterol (Xopenex)? Pronunciation Series Episode 20

Published: Sept. 1, 2023, 4:05 a.m.

How do you say levalbuterol?\xa0 In this episode I divide the drug names levalbuterol and Xopenex into syllables, explain which syllable(s) have the emphasis, and reveal the sources of my information.

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Levalbuterol is the generic name. Xopenex is the brand name. \xa0

What is levalbuterol?\xa0 Patients may call this their \u201casthma medicine\u201d or their \u201crescue inhaler.\u201d It\u2019s a beta2-agonist bronchodilator that works within minutes to make breathing easier. \xa0

Levalbuterol = LEV al BUE ter ol

Xopenex = ZOE-pen-eks

How did I know how to say levalbuterol and Xopenex? \xa0

    1. The written pronunciation of Levalbuterol is in the USP Dictionary Online. \xa0
    2. Xopenex\u2019s written pronunciation in its \u201cpackage insert.\u201d\xa0 Go to section 17:\xa0 patient counseling information.\xa0 You\u2019ll find it there. \xa0 \xa0

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Links from this episode

USP Dictionary Online (aka USAN)\xa0 **Subscription-based resource

USP Dictionary\u2019s (USAN) pronunciation guide (Source:\xa0 American Medical Association\u2019s\xa0

website

Xopenex on DAILYMED

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