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GENERIC NAME: BRONCHODILATOR - AEROSOL ORAL INHALER

Medication Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | Precautions | Drug Interactions | Overdose | Notes | Missed Dose |
Storage | Medical Alert

USES: This drug relaxes the smooth muscle in the lungs and dilates airways to improve 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 bene t.

HOW TO USE: Make sure you understand how to use the inhaler properly. Shake the canister well before
using. Some products require priming before the very rst use, or if several days pass between uses. Consult
your pharmacist for more details. Place the canister near your mouth and exhale. Depress the spray as you
inhale deeply. Hold your breath for a few 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 prescribed. Do not use it
more frequently without your doctor's approval. Excessive use may make the drug less effective and may
increase side effects. If you nd yourself using more than usual, contact your doctor. If symptoms do not
improve or worsen after using this drug or if you nd 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
subside as your body adjusts to the medication. If these 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 di culties.
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 other effects
not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

PRECAUTIONS: Before using this drug, tell your doctor your medical history especially of: overactive thyroid,
heart disease, high blood pressure, epilepsy, diabetes, any drug allergies. This medication should be used only
when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risk and bene ts with your doctor. This drug may be
excreted 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) drugs used to treat asthma ephedrine epinephrine
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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 pharmacist approval.

QUESTION

Asthma is a chronic respiratory

disease.

See Answer

OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222 (USA) or
emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include seizures, dizziness, headache, unusually
fast heart- beat, muscle weakness, sleeplessness, or chest pain.

NOTES: Do not share this medication with others.

MISSED DOSE: Ask your doctor about 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 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 cause 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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