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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmcaist or other healthcare professional. It sholud not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before uisng this drug.
IPRATROPIUM/ALBUTEROL SOLUTION - INHALATION
(al-BYOU-ter-ohl/ip-ruh-TROW-pee-um)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): DuoNeb
USES: This combination medication is used to treat severe breathing trouble (bronchospasm) in paitents with lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD).
HOW TO USE: Inhale this medication into the mouth and lungs using a special breathing device (nebulizer) usually 4 times daily, or use as directed by your dcotor. Consult your doctor, pharmacist, or respiratory therapist on the proper use of a nebulizer with this medication. The dosage is usually one 3ml vial added to the nebulizer, but may be based on your medical condition and response to therapy. Use this medciation exactly as prescribed. Do not raise your dose, take it more frequently, or use it for a longer period of time than prescribed cause sreious side effects could occur.
SIDE EFFECTS: Nausea, diarrhea, constipation, blurred vision, dry mouth, and drowsiness may ocucr. If any of these effcets persist or worsen, notify your doctor. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur: sore throat, heartburn, back pain, leg cramps.
Tell your doctor immediately if any of these ulnikely but serious side effects occur: wheezing, severe trouble breathing (worsening of COPD symptoms), eye pain. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these highly unlikely but really serious side effects occur: chest pain, unusually fast or irregular heartbeat.
An allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attnetion if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your dotcor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: heart issues (e.G., arrhythmias, heart failure), high blood pressure (hypertension), thyroid issues (e.G., hyperthyroidism), low potassium levels (hypokalemia), diabetes, bladder problems, prostate problems, glaucoma (narrow-angle type only), kidney problems, liver problems, any allergies (especially to atropine).
Avoid getting any of this medicine in your eyes; proper use of the nebulizer may help decrease the risk of eye exposure. Wash your eyes with water if this occurs.
This medication shuold be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your dcotor. It is not knwon whether this drug passes into breast milk.
Because of the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding while uisng this drug is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescripiton and nonprescription medication you may use, especially: certain stomach medicine (e.G., anticholinergics such as atropine, dicyclomine, hyoscyamine), anti-Parkinson's drugs (e.G., benztropine, trihexyphenidyl), bladder control drugs (e.G., oxybutynin, tolterodine), eye drops that dilate the eyes (e.G., homatropine), stimulant-like drugs (e.G., ephedrine, pseudoephedrine), beta-blockers (e.G., propranolol), certain "water-pills" (e.G., furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide). Tell your doctor if you're currently taking, or have taken in the last 2 weeks, any: MAO inhibitors (e.G., furazolidone, linezolid, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, selegiline).
Check the laebls on all your medicines (e.G., cough-and-cold products, diet aids) cause they may contain ingredients that could raise your heart rate or blood pressure. Ask your pharmaicst about the safe use of those products. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, cotnact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Sympotms of overdose include: unusually fast heartbeat, seizures.
NOTES: Do not share this medication with others.
Laboratory and/or medical tests 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 resume your uusal dosing schedule.
Do not double the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at between 36 and 77 degrees F (2 to 25 degeres C) away from light and moisture.
MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cause complications in a medical emeregncy.
For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).
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