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Saturday, October 11, 2008

Alupent Inhl

Uses and How to Use


Generic Name: METAPROTERENOL - INHALATION SOLUTION
Pronounced: (met-uh-pro-TAIR-en-ohl)

Alupent Inhl Uses

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This medication opens breathing passages to make breathing easier. Metaproterenol is used to prevent and treat breathing problems.

How To Use Alupent Inhl

This medication is inhaled into the lungs using special breathing equipment. The medication must be diluted using normal saline as directed. A health care professional will demonstrate the proper way to prepare the medication and use the equipment. Make sure you understand how to operate the machine and ask any questions you may have.

Use this medication as directed. Do not increase your dose or use this more frequently than directed. Excessive use may lead to a loss of effectiveness while increasing the chance for side effects. Do not stop using this medication without first consulting your doctor.

If you find yourself using this more than usual, or your symptoms do not improve or worsen after using this, contact your doctor immediately.

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