Xopenex [Levalbuterol HCL] is a bronchodilator that is prescribed to patients suffering from asthma to improve breathing. This medication relaxes the muscles in the patient’s airways and treats reversible obstructive airway conditions like asthma, emphysema and bronchitis. This bronchodilator may also be prescribed by doctors for other purposes as well.
How to use
Xopenex [Levalbuterol HCL] should be used as per the doctor’s instructions. Children, who are between the age of 6 and 11 years, are usually recommended a dosage of 0.31 mg thrice a day administered by nebulization. Administration should not exceed a maximum dosage of 0.63 mg thrice a day.
Children, who are between the age of 12 and 18 years, are usually recommended a dosage of 0.63 mg thrice a day by nebulization. It should be administered every 6-8 hours.
Patients over 18 years of age who are not responding to 0.63 mg administered thrice a day may be benefited from a dosage of 1.25 mg thrice a day. This dosage is only meant for patients who have a severe asthmatic condition.
Side Effects
Xopenex [Levalbuterol HCL] may cause certain side effects in patients who are using the bronchodilator. Less serious side effects which are common are dizziness, anxiety, runny or stuff nose, cough, leg cramps, nervousness, tremors, headache or upset stomach. In case these side effects persist, the doctor should be consulted.
Xopenex [Levalbuterol HCL] may also cause serious side effects such as irregular heartbeats, chest pain, shortness of breath, difficulty in breathing, wheezing or swelling of the face, throat, lips and tongue. In the rare situation of any of these side effects occurring, the doctor should be informed immediately.
Drug Interaction
Xopenex [Levalbuterol HCL] may cause drug interactions when administered simultaneously with certain other medications. The following require special mention in this regard:
• tricyclic antidepressants such as amoxapine (Asendin) and amitriptyline (Elavil)
• diuretics (water pill) such as chlorothiazide (Diuril), hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDiuril, Microzide, HCTZ, others), chlorthalidone (Hygroton, Thalitone), bumetanide (Bumex), furosemide (Lasix), ethacrynic acid (Edecrin), torsemide (Demadex)
• another inhaled bronchodilator
• beta-blockers such as acebutolol (Sectral), atenolol (Tenormin), bisoprolol (Zebeta), carvedilol (Coreg), carteolol (Cartrol), labetalol (Normodyne, Trandate), nadolol (Corgard), metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol XL), propranolol (Inderal)
• monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI) such as phenelzine (Nardil), isocarboxazid (Marplan) or tranylcypromine (Parnate)
• digoxin (Lanoxin)
• diet pills, caffeine or decongestants.
Uses
Xopenex [Levalbuterol HCL] is a bronchodilator prescribed for management of breathing trouble of patients of asthma, bronchitis and emphysema. It is also beneficial in treating shortness of breath and wheezing patients of these diseases frequently suffer from.
Storage
Xopenex [Levalbuterol HCL] should be stored at room temperature away from excessive heat, direct sunlight and moisture.
Precaution
Patients of asthma, emphysema and bronchitis using Xopenex [Levalbuterol HCL] should avoid cold and dry air, exposure to allergie-inflicting substances such as pollen and pet fur and dust.
The doctor should be aware whether the patient is suffering from any of the following conditions before prescribing this medication:
• hyperthyroidism
• seizure disorder
• high blood pressure
• heart diseases
• uneven heartbeats
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