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Trends in Levalbuterol (Xopenex) and Albuterol Usage
| Medication | Every 4 Hours | Every 6 Hours q.i.d. | Every 8 Hours t.i.d. | Other | Prescription Includes a p.r.n. Order | Average No. of Treatments Given per Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levalbuterol (n = 29)* | 12 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 4.1 |
| Albuterol (n = 35)* | 26 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 4.5 |
p.r.n. = as needed; q.i.d. = four times daily; t.i.d. = three times daily.
Based on the total number of written orders.
