Proventil

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Prescription Drug Information, Side Effects & Interactions for Proventil

Uses
This drug relaxes the smooth muscle in the lungs and dilates airways to improve breathing. It is used in the treatment of asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema.

Notes

If symptoms do not improve or worsen after taking this medication, call your doctor immediately.

Storage

Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.

Proventil

How To Use

Oral medication may be taken with food or milk if stomach upset occurs.
Take this medication exactly as prescribed.
Do not take it more frequently without your doctor's approval.
Excessive use may result in decreased efficacy and increased side effects.

Side Effects

Dizziness, headache, lightheadedness, heartburn, loss of appetite, altered taste sensation, restlessness, anxiety, nervousness, trembling or sweating may occur but should subside as your body adjust to the medication.
If these symptoms persist or worsen, inform your doctor.
Notify your doctor if you experience chest pain, palpitations, vomiting or breathing difficulties while taking this medication.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions

Tell your doctor if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, an overactive thyroid gland, epilepsy or diabetes.
Tell your doctor if you ever had a bad reaction to bitolterol, ephedrine, epinephrine, metaproterenol, phenylephrine, phenylpropanolamine, pseudoephedrine, or terbutaline.
Many nonprescription products contain these drugs (e.g., diet pills and medication for colds and asthma), so check the labels carefully.
Do not take any of these medications without consulting your doctor (even if you never had a problem taking them before).
Do not allow anyone else to take this medication.
Before you use this drug, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
This drug should not be used unless clearly needed if you are pregnant.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

Drug Interactions

Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of drugs used for asthma, depression or colds; and beta-blockers (e.g., atenolol, propranolol).
Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.