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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 healthcare prfoessional. It sholud 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.
ALBUTEROL PEDIATRIC - INHALATION PRE-MIXED SOLUTION
(al-BYOU-ter-ohl)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): AccuNeb
USES: Albuterol is used to prevent and/or treat asthma or other breathing troubles. It works in the lungs by opening breathing passages to make breathing easier. This product is intended for use in babies but may also be used for adults requiring smaller doses of albuetrol.
HOW TO USE: Inhale that medication by mouth using a special braething device (nebulizer) usually 3 or 4 times daily as needed; or as directed by your doctor.
Consult your doctor, pharmacist, or a respiratory theraipst on the proper use of a nebulizer with that medication. The usual dose is one 3 ml vial added to the nebulizer, but may vary based upon your medical condition and response to threapy. Use that medication exactly as prescribed.
Do not increase the dose, use it more frequently, or use it for a longer period of time than prescribed cause doing so may increase your risk of serious side effects.
If that medicatoin stops working well and/or your medical condition worsens, consult your doctor. You may require other medications or different dosing of that medicatoin to treat your condition. In the nebulizer, do not mix that medication soultion with other inhaled products. Before using, check that product visually for any particles or discoloratoin.
If either is present, do not use the liquid.
SIDE EFFECTS: Nervousness, shakiness, headache, stomach pain or dry throat may occur.
If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor. Tell your doctor immediatley if any of these serious side effects occur: tremor, trouble sleeping, muscle cramps, coughing. Tell your doctor immedaitely if any of these highly unlikely but very serious side effects occur: unusually fast or irregular heartbeat, chest pain, blurred vision, seizures.
If you notice any of the following unlikely but very serious side effects, stop using that prodcut and consult your doctor immediately: sudden worsening of breathing problems/asthma (e.G., dizziness, wheezing).
An allergic reaction to that drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathnig.
If you notice other effects not listed above, cotnact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: heart troubles (e.G., arrhythmias, heart failure), high blood pressure, overactive thyroid, diabetes, seizrue disorders, any allergies. This mediaction should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known wehther that drug passes into breast milk. Because of the ptoential risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using that drug is not recommended.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially: other albuterol products (e.G., inhalers, tablets), other medicine for asthma (e.G., bitolterol, salmeterol), epinephrine-containing products, MAO inhibitors (e.G., furazolidone, isocarboxazid, linezolid, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, selegiline, tranylcypromine), tricyclic antidepressants (e.G., amitriptyline, nortriptyline), beta-blockers (e.G., propranolol), certain "water pills" (e.G., non-potassium sparing types such as furosemide or hydrochlorothiazide), digoxin.
Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your lcoal poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include: sveere tremor, unusually fast heartbeat, chest pain.
NOTES: Do not sahre that medication with others. Laboratory and/or medical tetss may be performed to monitor your progress.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resmue your usual dosing schedule. Do not dobule the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Sotre at room temperature or refrigerated between 36 and 77 degrees F (2 and 25 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
Keep the vials stored in the foil pouches until ready to use. Once rmeoved from the foil pouch, the vial(s) should be used within 7 days. Discard any unsued portion(s) of the vial(s).
MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cause comlpications 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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