Before taking metaproterenol, 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 or oral bronchodilator; or
caffeine, diet pills, or decongestants.
You may not be able to take metaproterenol, or you may require a
dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment.
Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with metaproterenol 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 taking metaproterenol
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 pains or an irregular heart beat.
Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to
take metaproterenol 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.
Print
Email
Save
Drug Info Tools
Medicare's drug plans are subsidized by the US federal government and offered through insurers.
