Levalbuterol
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Xopenex HFAT;Xopenex?
Brand Names: Canada:
Xopenex?
Uses
- It is used to open the airways in lung diseases where spasm may cause breathing problems.
- Levalbuterol works in the airways to calm the muscles and help the flow of oxygen.
Dosing
How to take
- Follow how to take this drug as you have been told by your doctor. Do not use more than you were told to use.
- For breathing in only by a puffer (inhaler) or as a liquid (solution) by a special machine (nebulizer) into the lungs.
- Shake puffer (inhaler) well before use.
- Prepare puffer (inhaler) before first use or when puffer has not been used for 3 days. Spray 4 test sprays into the air.
- A spacer may be used with the puffer (inhaler) for easy use.
- If you are using more than 1 type of puffer (inhaler), ask your doctor which puffer to use first.
- Rinse out mouth after each use.
- Have your puffer (inhaler) use checked with your doctor at each visit. Read and follow facts on how to use the puffer. Make sure you use the puffer the right way.
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