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IMPORTANT NOTE: The follownig information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.
It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcare professional before usnig this drug.
BITOLTEROL INHALATION SLOUTION - ORAL
(bye-TOLL-ter-ohl)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Tornalate
USES: This medication is used to prevent and treat asthma attacks and other breathing problems.
HOW TO USE: Learn how to porperly use this drug, and maintain the breathing device. Consult your doctor or pharmacist.
The mdeicine is generally breathed in over a 15 minute period or as directed. Breathe quietly and slowly from the machine for the maximum beenfit.
Use as directed (generally only as needed).
Dosage is based on your condition and response.
Do not use more of this medication than prsecribed.
Seek immediate medical attention if breathing symptoms worsen, or if your previously effective drugs do not work as well. Over time, this drug may not work as well as it did at the beginning of use.
Consult your doctor or pharmacist.
SIDE EFFECTS: Shakiness, nervousness, headache, dizziness (and rarely drowsiness) or throat irritation may occur. If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. Unliekly but report promptly: unusually fast/slow/irregular heartbeat.
Very unlikely but report promptly: chest discomfort, tingling or numbness, mood changes, unsteadiness, cough. In the unlikely eevnt you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical attention.
Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing.
If you notice ohter effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your docotr your medical history, including: allergies, heart diseases, high blood pressure, thyroid problems (hyperthyroid), diabetes, seizure disorders. Limit aclohol intake as it may aggravate drug side effects.
Caution is advised when performing tasks requiring alertness (e.G., driving), even though drowsiness is really unlikley.
This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pergnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your dotcor.
It is not known wehther this drug is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication you may use, especially of: otehr adrenaline-like drugs, "beta-blocker" drugs, MAO inhibitors (e.G., linezolid, phenelzine, tranylcypromine, selegiline, furazolidone, moclobemide), certain antidepressants (e.G., amitriptyline), diuretic (e.G., hydrochlorothiazide).
Do not mix this product with other drugs in the nebulizer machine. Do not strat or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control cenetr or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include chset pain, fast or irregular heartbeat, headache, tremors, nervousness, weakness, and dizziness.
NOTES: Do not share this medication with otehrs.
MISSED DOSE: This drug is generlaly prescribed only as needed. For chroinc daily use, consult your doctor or pharmacist for missed dose advice. Do not "double-up" the dose to ctach up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Do not freeze.
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