Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following
medicines:
a beta-blocker such as atenolol (Tenormin), metoprolol
(Lopressor, Toprol XL), propranolol (Inderal), and others;
a tricyclic antidepressant such as amitriptyline (Elavil),
doxepin (Sinequan), imipramine (Tofranil), nortriptyline (Pamelor), and others;
a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as
isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), or tranylcypromine (Parnate);
another inhaled bronchodilator; or
caffeine, diet pills, or decongestants.
You may not be able to use ipratropium inhalation, or you may require a
dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment.
Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with isoproterenol inhalation or affect
your condition. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or
over-the-counter medicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products.
If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop using isoproterenol
inhalation and seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately:
an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat;
swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives); or
chest pain or an irregular heartbeat.
Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to
use isoproterenol inhalation and talk to your doctor if you experience
headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, or insomnia;
tremor or nervousness;
sweating;
nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea; or
dry mouth.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your
doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
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