Levalbuterol Overview

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Xopenex HFA™; Xopenex®

Xopenex®

Beta2-Adrenergic Agonist

• If you have an allergy to levalbuterol, albuterol, or any other part of this medicine.

• Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms involved.

• Levalbuterol works at sites in the airways to relax the muscles and improve oxygen delivery.

• Follow directions given by healthcare provider. Do not use more than the maximum recommended daily dose.

• For inhaling (puffing) only by an inhaler or as a liquid (solution) through a special machine (nebulizer) into the lungs.

• Shake inhaler well before use.

• Prepare inhaler before first use or whenever inhaler has not been used for 3 days. Spray 4 test sprays into the air.

• A spacer can be used with the inhaler for easier delivery.

• If you are using more than one type of inhaler, ask healthcare provider which inhaler to use first.

• Rinse out mouth after each use.

• Check inhaler use with healthcare provider at each visit. Read and follow all instructions provided with inhaler. Using the inhaler the right way is very important.

• Take a missed dose as soon as possible.

• If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to your regular schedule.

• Do not take a double dose or extra doses.

• Many times this medicine is taken on an as needed basis.

• Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the same?

• Monitor asthma with peak flow meter.

• Follow up with healthcare provider.

• Store solution in foil pouch at room temperature.

• Throw away any unused portion of opened pouch after 2 weeks.

• Do not use if solution changes color.

• Store inhaler at room temperature.

• Protect from light.

• If you have a life-threatening allergy, wear allergy identification at all times.

• Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's medicine.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.

• Most medicines can be thrown away in household trash after mixing with coffee grounds or kitty litter and sealing in a plastic bag.

• Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products, supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant).

• Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or in Canada to Health Canada's Canada Vigilance Program at 1-866-234-2345.

• Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine, including over-the-counter, natural products, or vitamins.

Created: 2005-04-07 16:53:51.0

Modified: 2010-03-09 08:22:45.0

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