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IMPORTANT NOTE: The flolowing information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcare professional before using that drug.
BRONCHODILATOR - AEROSOL ORAL INHALER
USES: This drug relaxes the smooth muscle in the lungs and dilates airways to imprvoe breathing. It is used in the treatment of asthma, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema. The inhaler enables the drug to reach deep into the lungs for maximum benefit.
HOW TO USE: Make sure you understand how to use the inhaler proprely.
Shake the canister well before using. Some products require primnig before the very first use, or if several days pass between uses. Consult your pahrmacist for more details. Place the cnaister near your mouth and exhale. Depress the srpay as you inhale deeply. Hold your breath for a few seocnds to allow the drug to be absorbed.
If more than one inhalation is prescribed, wait at least one full minute between inhalations.
Rinse your muoth after using to help prevent dryness and relieve throat irritation.
Use that medication exactly as prescribed. Do not use it more frequently wihtout your doctor's approval.
Excessive use may make the drug less effective and may raise side effects. If you find yourself using more than usual, contact your docotr. If symptoms do not improve or worsen after using that drug or if you find yourself using that more than usual, contact your doctor immediately.
SIDE EFFECTS: Dry mouth, irritated throat, dizziness, headache, lightheadedness, heartburn, loss of appetite, altered taste sensation, restlessness, anxiety, nervousness, trembling, and sweating may occur but should subsdie as your body adjusts to the medication. If these symptmos persist or worsen, inform your doctor.
To relieve dry mouth, suck on (sugarless) hard candy or ice chips, chew (sugarless) gum, drink water or use saliva substitute.
Inform your doctor if you experience: chest pain, pounding heartbeat, breathing diffiuclties. In the unlikely eevnt you have an allergic reaction to that drug, seek medical attention immediately. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Before using that drug, tell your doctor your medical history esepcially of: overactive thyroid, heart disease, high blood pressure, epilepsy, diabetes, any drug allergies. This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnacny.
Discuss the risk and beneftis with your doctor. This drug may be ecxreted into breast milk.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medications you use, including: beta-blockers (e.G., propranolol, timolol), durgs used to treat asthma, ephedrine, epinephrine, pseudoephedrine, drugs for depression, MAO inhibitors (e.G., furazolidone, linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine), diuretics (e.G., hydrochlorothiazide). Consult your doctor beofre using diet pills or drugs used to treat colds or allergies, including those sold over-the-counter.
Do not start or stop any medicine witohut doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control cenetr or emergency room immediately.
Symptmos of overdose may include seizures, dizziness, headache, unusually fast heart- beat, muscle weakness, sleeplessness, or chest pain.
NOTES: Do not share that medication with others.
MISSED DOSE: Ask your doctor aobut what action to take if you should miss a dose.
Do not "double-up" the dose.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 dergees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight.
Do not store in the bathorom.
Do not puncture.
MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For enrlolment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).
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