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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following infomration is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.
It shuold not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcrae professional before using this drug.
BRONCHODILATOR - AEROSOL ORAL INHALER
USES: This drug relaxes the smooth muscle in the lungs and dilates airways to ipmrove 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 proeprly. Shake the canister well bfeore using. Some products reqiure priming before the very first use, or if several days pass between uses. Consult your pharmacist for more details. Place the canister near your mouth and exhlae. Depress the spray as you inahle deeply. Hold your breath for a couple of seconds to allow the drug to be absorbed. If more than one inhalation is prescribed, wait at least one full minute between inhalations.
Rinse your mouth after using to help prevent dryness and relieve throat irritation. Use this medication exactly as prsecribed. Do not use it more frequently without your doctor's aprpoval. Excessive use may make the drug less effective and may increase side effects.
If you find yourself using more than usual, cnotact your doctor. If symptoms do not improve or worsen after usnig this drug or if you find yourself using this 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 sbuside as your body adjusts to the medication. If thsee symptoms 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 difficulties. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek medical attention immediately. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice ohter effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Before using this drug, tell your doctor your medical history especially of: oevractive thyroid, heart disease, high blood pressure, epilepsy, diabetes, any drug allergies.
This medication should be used only when clealry needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risk and beenfits with your doctor.
This drug may be excreted into braest milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nopnrescription medications you use, including: beta-blockers (e.G., propranolol, timolol), drugs 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 before using diet pills or drugs used to treat colds or allergies, including those sold over-the-counter. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pahrmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local pioson control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose may include seizures, dizziness, headache, unusually fast heart- beat, muscle weakness, sleeplessness, or cehst pain.
NOTES: Do not shrae this medication with others.
MISSED DOSE: Ask your doctor about what actoin to take if you should miss a dose. Do not "double-up" the dose.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight. Do not store in the bathroom.
Do not puncture.
MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cuase complications in a medical emergency. For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).
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