levalbuterol-inhalation solution (cont.)
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, including: allergies (especially to albuterol), heart problems (e.g., high blood pressure, arrhythmia), diabetes, seizures, low blood levels of potassium (hypokalemia), adrenal gland tumors (pheochromocytoma), thyroid problems (e.g., hyperthyroid). Use with caution in the elderly, as they may be more sensitive to side effects (e.g., fast pulse, tremor, dizziness). This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known whether this drug is excreted into breast milk. Because of the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using this medication is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially of: other asthma drugs (e.g., albuterol), blood pressure or heart medications, beta-blockers (e.g., propranolol, timolol), MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone, linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine, moclobemide), adrenaline-like drugs (e.g., epinephrine, ephedrine, pseudoephedrine), tricyclic antidepressants (e.g., amitriptyline, nortriptyline), thyroid drugs, ritodrine, digoxin, "water pills" (e.g., furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide). If you are currently taking an MAO inhibitor or a tricyclic antidepressant, wait at least 2 weeks between discontinuing these drugs and starting therapy with levalbuterol. Consult your doctor or pharmacist. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. Symptoms of overdose may include chest pain, fast or irregular heartbeat, headache, tremors, nervousness, weakness, and dizziness.
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