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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.
It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
ISOPROTERENOL - SUBLINGUAL TABLET
(EYE-so-pro-TAIR-en-ohl)
USES: This drug relaxes the smooth muscle in the lungs and opens airways to improve breathing. It is used to terat asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema.
HOW TO USE: The sublingual tablets are meant to be dissloved and absorbed under the tongue. Do not chew or sawllow them.
Do not swallow saliva until all of the tablet has been absorebd. Do not repeat the dose more otfen than every 3 or 4 hours nor take more than 3 doses daily (or as directed by your doctor).
Take this medication excatly as prescribed. Do not take it more frequently without your doctor's approval.
Excessive use may result in decreased efficacy and increaesd 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 adujst to the medication.
If thsee symptoms persist or worsen, inform your doctor. Notify your docotr if you experience any of these serious side effects: chest pain, irregular heartbeat, trouble breathing.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Before you use isoproterenol sbulingual tablets, tell your doctor if you're pregnant or breast-feeding or if you have: heart disease, high blood pressure, overactive thyroid gland, epilepsy (seizures), diabetes. Isoproterenol affects the way your body responds to certain drgus. Before you take isoproterenol, tell your dcotor if you take any other asthma or cold medications. Before taking isoproterenol, tell your doctor if you have had a bad reaction to bitolterol, ephedrine, epinephrine, isoetharine, albuterol, metaproterenol, phenylephrine, phenylpropanolamine, pseudoephedrine, or terbutaline. Many nonprescription prdoucts 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 trouble taking them before).
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Before you take isoproterenol, tell your doctor if you're taking, beta-blockers (atenolol, labetalol, metoprolol, nadolol, pindolol, propranolol, and timolol), medicaiton for depression, MAO inhibitors (e.G., furazolidone, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine) and of all other drugs you may use, both prescription and nonprescription.
Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, cnotact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include headache, dizziness, irregular heartbeat, nausea, vomiting, chest pain, fast heart rate, and nervosuness.
NOTES: Do not allow anyone else to take this medication. If symptoms do not improve or worsen after tkaing this medication, call your doctor immediately.
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 reusme your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to cacth up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature away from sunilght and moisture.
MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can casue complications in a medical emergency. For enrollment information call MediclAert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).
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