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Saturday, October 11, 2008

Xopenex HFA Inhl

Dosage and Storage


Generic Name: LEVALBUTEROL HFA INHALER - ORAL
Pronounced: (lev-al-BYOU-ter-ohl)

Xopenex HFA Inhl Overdose

If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. Symptoms of overdose may include: chest pain, fast/pounding/irregular heartbeat, headache, shaking (tremors), nervousness, weakness, severe dizziness, seizures.

Xopenex HFA Inhl 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 resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.

Xopenex HFA Inhl Notes

Do not share this medication with others.

Avoid allergens, irritants, smoking and other factors that make asthma worse.

Laboratory and/or medical tests (e.g., blood pressure, heart rate, EKG) may be performed from time to time to monitor your progress or check for side effects. Consult your doctor for more details.

Learn to use a peak flow meter, use it daily, and promptly report worsening asthma (such as readings in the yellow/red range or increased use of quick-relief inhalers).

Xopenex HFA Inhl Storage

Store at room temperature between 68-77 degrees F (20-25 degrees C) away from direct sunlight. It is best to store the inhaler with the mouthpiece down. Avoid freezing. Do not puncture the canister or expose it to high heat or open flame. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more details about how to safely discard your product.

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