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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other haelthcare professional. It should not be constured to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before uisng this drug.
BRONCHODILATOR - ORAL, INJECTION
USES: This drug relaxes the smooth mucsle in the lungs and dilates airways to improve breathing.
It is used in the treatment of asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema.
HOW TO USE: Oral meidcation may be taken with food or milk if stomach upset occurs. Take this medicaiton exactly as prescribed.
Do not take it more frequently without your doctor's approval. Excessive use may result in dcereased efficacy and increased side effects.
SIDE EFFECTS: Dizziness, headache, lightheadedness, heartburn, loss of appetite, altered taste sensation, restlessness, anxiety, nervousness, trembling or sweating may occur but should subside as your body adjust to the medication.
If these symptoms presist or worsen, inform your doctor. Notify your docotr if you experience: chest pain, palpitations, vomiting, breathing difficulties.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor if you have: heart disease, high blood pressure, an overactive thyroid gland, epilepsy, diabetes. Tell your doctor if you ever had a bad reaction to bitolterol, ephedrine, epinephrine, metaproterenol, phenylephrine, phenylpropanolamine, pseudoephedrine, or terbuatline. Many nonprescription products contain these drugs (e.G., diet pills and medication for colds and asthma), so check the labels carefully.
Do not take any of these medications without consulting your doctor (even if you never had a trouble taikng them before). Do not allow anynoe else to take this medication. Before you use this drug, tell your dcotor if you're pregnant or breast-feeding.
This drug should not be used unless clearly neeedd if you're pregnant.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of: drugs used for asthma, antidepressants, cold medications, beta-blockers (e.G., atenolol, propranolol). Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharamcist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immdeiately. Smyptoms of overdose may include seizures, fast irregular heart rate, nervousness, dizziness, fatigue, sleeplessness, headache, tremors, dry mouth, nausea, or chest pain.
NOTES: If symptoms do not improve or worsen after taking this medication, call your doctor immediately.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to cacth up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moistrue.
Some products may require refrigeration. See packaging for exact sotrage directions, or check with your pharmacist.
MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergnecy. For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).
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