Xopenex

Levalbuterol belongs to a drug family known as beta agonists.

This medication helps in opening the air passage, making it easier to breathe. This medication helps control the condition and is not a cure.

This medication is to be used with a nebulizer. Consult your doctor and use exactly as directed.

Consult a paediatrician for the use of this medicine in children.

If you notice any of the symptoms listed below or any other symptoms which seem severe/persistent contact your doctor immediately.

Difficulty breathing/swallowing/sleeping
Muscle cramps/weakness
Increased blood pressure
Palpitations of the heart
Tightening of the throat
Persistent wheezing
Anxiety/trembling
Nausea/Vomiting
Severe Headache
Skin rash/hives
Numbness
Unusual taste
Dizziness

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to the formulation of this medication or any other medication in any other form.

Antibiotics like clarithromycin, erythromycin, gatifloxacin, gemifloxacin, grepafloxacin, levofloxacin, linezolid, moxifloxacin, sparfloxacin
Medicines for colds and breathing difficulties
Medication for treating mental illness
Medicines to control heart rhythm
Weight Loss medication
Thyroid hormones
Steroid hormones
Antidepressants
Arsenic trioxide
MAO inhibitors
Beta-blockers
Levomethadyl
Theophylline
Halofantrine
Pentamidine
Chloroquine
Terfenadine
Droperidol
Methadone
Atemizole
Cisapride
Diuretics
Probucol
Caffeine
Bepridil

Inform your doctor about any other medication you may be taking in any other form.

In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breast feeding or planning to conceive.

If you conceive whilst on a course with this medication inform your doctor immediately.

If you need to undergo any kind of surgery, inform your doctor you are taking this medicine.

If the liquid in the vial is not colorless, do not use it. Dispose the same.

Do not double doses to make up for a missed dose.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Store in a cool dry place, away from heat and moisture.

Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had :


Low blood levels of potassium
Pheochromocytoma
High blood pressure
Thyroid disease
Lung disease(s)
Heart disease
Diabetes
Seizures