What is the most important information I should know about isoetharine inhalation?
Isoetharine inhalation is not commercially available in the United States.
It is very important that you use your isoetharine inhaler or nebulizer properly, so that the
medicine gets into your lungs. Your doctor may want you to use a spacer with your inhaler. Talk
to your doctor about proper inhaler and nebulizer use.
Seek medical attention if you notice that you require more than your usual or more than
the maximum amount of any asthma medication in a 24-hour period. An increased need for
medication could be an early sign of a serious asthma attack.
What is isoetharine inhalation?
Isoetharine is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing muscles in the airways to improve
breathing.
Isoetharine inhalation is used to treat conditions such as asthma, bronchitis, and
emphysema.
Isoetharine inhalation is not commercially available in the United States.
Isoetharine inhalation may also be used for conditions other than those listed in this
medication guide.
Who should not use isoetharine inhalation?
Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you have
You may require a lower dose or special monitoring during therapy
with isoetharine inhalation if you have any of the conditions listed above.
Isoetharine inhalation is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not
known whether isoetharine inhalation will harm an unborn baby. Do not use this medication
without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant.
It is not known whether isoetharine passes into breast milk. Do not use isoetharine
inhalation without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Isoetharine inhalation is not approved for use in children younger than 12 years of
age.
How should I use isoetharine inhalation?
Use isoetharine inhalation exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand
these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
Use isoetharine inhalation exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand
these instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
To use the inhaler:
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Shake the inhaler several times and uncap the mouthpiece.
Breathe out fully and place your lips around the mouthpiece. Take a deep, slow breath as you
push down on the canister. Hold your breath for several seconds, then exhale slowly.
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If you take more than one dose at a time, wait for at least 1
full minute, then repeat the procedure.
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Keep your inhaler clean and dry. Keep the mouthpiece
capped to avoid getting dirt inside it. Clean your inhaler once a day by removing the canister
and immersing the mouthpiece in warm water. Allow the parts to dry, then reassemble the
inhaler.
To use the solution for nebulization:
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Measure the correct amount of medication with the dropper
provided or select the prescribed number of ampules. Transfer the liquid into the medication
chamber of the nebulizer. If your medication has a dropper, do not allow the dropper to touch
any surface including your hands or the chamber of the nebulizer. Dilute the medication with
normal saline if prescribed by your doctor.
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Attach the mouthpiece or face mask to the drug chamber.
Then, attach the drug chamber to the compressor. Sit upright, in a comfortable position, and put
the mouthpiece into your mouth or put the face mask on, covering the nose and mouth. Breathe
slowly and evenly until all of the medicine has been inhaled (usually 5 to 15 minutes). The
treatment is complete when no more mist is formed by the nebulizer and the drug chamber is
empty.
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Clean the nebulizer after a treatment as directed by the
manufacturer.
If you also use a steroid inhaler, use your isoetharine inhaler or
nebulization solution first to open up your airways, then use the steroid inhaler as directed.
It is very important that you use your isoetharine inhaler or nebulizer properly, so that the
medicine gets into your lungs. Your doctor may want you to use a spacer with your inhaler. Talk
to your doctor about proper inhaler and nebulizer use.
Seek medical attention if you notice that you require more than your usual or more than
the maximum amount of any asthma medication in a 24-hour period. An increased need for
medication could be an early sign of a serious asthma attack.
Carry your inhaler or nebulizer and solution with you at all times in case of emergencies.
Get a refill before you run out of medicine and before going on vacation.
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