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Total Xopenex reports: 125.Xopenex FDA safety alerts: No.
Reported deaths: 5 Reported hospitalizations: 112.
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Reported Xopenex Side Effects: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, condition aggravated, blood glucose increased, bronchitis, haemoglobin decreased, haematocrit decreased, dyspnoea, dyspnoea exertional, pneumonia aspiration, pneumonia, nausea.
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Xopenex Side Effects Report #5355277-5Physician from UNITED STATES reported XOPENEX problem on Apr 03, 2006. Male patient, 80 years of age, was diagnosed with dyspnoea and was treated with XOPENEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bronchospasm paradoxical. XOPENEX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with OXYGEN, ALBUTEROL W, FELODIPINE, ASPIRIN. Patient recovered.
Xopenex Side Effects Report #5353233-4
XOPENEX problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on June 05, 2007. Female patient, 36 years of age, was diagnosed with asthma and was treated with XOPENEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dyspnoea, myocardial infarction. XOPENEX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PROVENTIL. Patient died.
Xopenex Side Effects Report #5353234-6
Physician from UNITED STATES reported XOPENEX problem on May 31, 2007. Female patient, 54 years of age, weighting 189.6 lb, was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and was treated with XOPENEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood glucose increased, bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, hypertension, hypokalaemia, nasal mucosal disorder, neutrophil percentage increased, purulence. XOPENEX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METHADONE, ASPIRIN, OXYGEN, PRILOSEC, TORSEMIDE, CLONIDINE, POTASSIUM ACETATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Xopenex Side Effects Report #5360394-X
XOPENEX problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on May 31, 2007. Female patient, 77 years of age, weighting 192.5 lb, was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and was treated with XOPENEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: angina pectoris, asthenia, blood glucose increased, blood pressure systolic increased, hyperhidrosis, nausea, protein urine present, rhonchi, vomiting. XOPENEX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LISINOPRIL, LUNESTA, ASPIRIN, IBUPROFEN, ATROVENT, DOLOMITE, VITAMIN B CAP, PRAVASTATIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Xopenex Side Effects Report #5361875-5
Physician from UNITED STATES reported XOPENEX problem on June 06, 2007. Male patient, 60 years of age, weighting 205.5 lb, was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and was treated with XOPENEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: appendicitis, calculus bladder, chest discomfort, dyspnoea, gastrointestinal inflammation, gastrointestinal necrosis, gastrooesophageal reflux disease, hepatic cyst, increased upper airway secretion. XOPENEX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with HERBAL PREPARATION, TAMSULOSIN, MUCINEX, TYLENOL EXTRA, ALBUTEROL, VITAMIN B, SAW PALMETTO, VIAGRA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Xopenex Side Effects Report #5361880-9
XOPENEX problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on June 06, 2007. Male patient, 60 years of age, weighting 205.5 lb, was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and was treated with XOPENEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: appendicitis, calculus bladder, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, dyspnoea exertional, feeling abnormal, gastrointestinal necrosis, gastrooesophageal reflux disease, hepatic cyst, peritonitis. XOPENEX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with HERBAL PREPARATION, TAMSULOSIN, MUCINEX, TYLENOL EXTRA, ALBUTEROL, VITAMIN B, SAW PALMETTO, VIAGRA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Xopenex Side Effects Report #5363014-3
Physician from UNITED STATES reported XOPENEX problem on June 06, 2007. Female patient, 74 years of age, weighting 162.0 lb, was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and was treated with XOPENEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, condition aggravated, eosinophil count increased, haematocrit decreased, haemoglobin decreased, hilar lymphadenopathy, lymphadenopathy mediastinal, lymphocyte count decreased, mass. XOPENEX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CALCIUM CHLORIDE, ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID SRT, PRILOSEC, TYLENOL, FORMOTEROL FUMARATE, ALBUTEROL, ATACAND, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Xopenex Side Effects Report #5363016-7
XOPENEX problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on June 05, 2007. Male patient, 48 years of age, weighting 228.6 lb, was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and was treated with XOPENEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anion gap increased, blood glucose increased, small intestinal obstruction. XOPENEX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ALBUTEROL, LORTAB, WELLBUTRIN, NABUMETONE, PROTONIX, ALTACE, AVINZA, ALLEGRA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Xopenex Side Effects Report #5363125-2
Physician from UNITED STATES reported XOPENEX problem on June 06, 2007. Female patient, 74 years of age, weighting 162.0 lb, was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and was treated with XOPENEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, condition aggravated, eosinophil count increased, haematocrit decreased, haemoglobin decreased, hilar lymphadenopathy, lymphadenopathy mediastinal, lymphocyte count decreased, mass. XOPENEX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CALCIUM CHLORIDE, ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID SRT, PRILOSEC, TYLENOL, FORMOTEROL FUMARATE, ALBUTEROL, ATACAND, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Xopenex Side Effects Report #5363126-4
XOPENEX problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on June 05, 2007. Male patient, 48 years of age, weighting 228.6 lb, was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and was treated with XOPENEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anion gap increased, blood glucose increased, neutrophil percentage increased, small intestinal obstruction, white blood cell count increased. XOPENEX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ALBUTEROL, LORTAB, WELLBUTRIN, NABUMETONE, PROTONIX, ALTACE, AVINZA, ALLEGRA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Xopenex Side Effects Report #5363127-6
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported XOPENEX problem on June 05, 2007. Female patient, 86 years of age, was diagnosed with dyspnoea and was treated with XOPENEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: amnesia. XOPENEX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with OXYGEN, ALBUTEROL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Xopenex Side Effects Report #5363479-7
XOPENEX problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 05, 2007. Female patient, 86 years of age, was diagnosed with dyspnoea and was treated with XOPENEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hospitalisation. XOPENEX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with OXYGEN, ALBUTEROL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Xopenex Side Effects Report #5368626-9
Physician from UNITED STATES reported XOPENEX problem on May 31, 2007. Female patient, 77 years of age, weighting 192.5 lb, was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and was treated with XOPENEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood glucose increased, blood pressure systolic increased, cardiac disorder, lung disorder, oxygen saturation decreased, protein urine present, rhonchi, sleep apnoea syndrome, treatment noncompliance. XOPENEX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LISINOPRIL, LUNESTA, ASPIRIN, IBUPROFEN, ATROVENT, DOLOMITE, VITAMIN B CAP, PRAVASTATIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Xopenex Side Effects Report #5369602-2
XOPENEX problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 10, 2007. Female patient, 60 years of age, weighting 101.0 lb, was diagnosed with asthma, bronchitis and was treated with XOPENEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: aspergillosis, coccidioidomycosis. XOPENEX dosage: 1.25 MG/3 ML; TID; INHALATION. During the same period patient was treated with VANCOMYCIN, FORMOTEROL FUMARATE, SYNTHROID, VYTORIN, GALANTAMINE HYDROBROMIDE, TRICOR, SINGULAIR. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Xopenex Side Effects Report #5378022-6
Physician from UNITED STATES reported XOPENEX problem on June 19, 2007. Male patient, 70 years of age, weighting 177.0 lb, was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and was treated with XOPENEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: acute coronary syndrome, coronary artery disease, coronary artery occlusion, electrocardiogram st-t change. XOPENEX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ATORVASTATIN, REQUIP, DOXAZOSIN MESYLATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Xopenex Side Effects Report #5378023-8
XOPENEX problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on June 19, 2007. Male patient, 70 years of age, weighting 177.0 lb, was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and was treated with XOPENEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: acute coronary syndrome, coronary artery occlusion. XOPENEX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ATORVASTATIN, REQUIP, DOXAZOSIN MESYLATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Xopenex Side Effects Report #5047878-9
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported XOPENEX problem on June 16, 2006. Female patient, 60 years of age, weighting 140.0 lb, was diagnosed with asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and was treated with XOPENEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anorexia, bronchitis, fluid retention, pneumonia, weight increased. XOPENEX dosage: 0.63 MG;QID;INHALATION. During the same period patient was treated with IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE, FLOVENT, ACTONEL, WARFARIN, OXYGEN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Xopenex Side Effects Report #5063223-7
XOPENEX problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on July 12, 2006. Female patient, 81 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and was treated with XOPENEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dyspnoea, respiratory arrest, tremor. XOPENEX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with OXYGEN, ADVAIR DISKUS, ALBUTEROL SPIROS, XANAX, PREDNISONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Xopenex Side Effects Report #5073203-3
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported XOPENEX problem on May 25, 2006. Female patient was treated with XOPENEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiac disorder. XOPENEX dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Xopenex Side Effects Report #5078700-2
XOPENEX problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 28, 2006. Female patient, 82 years of age, weighting 104.0 lb, was diagnosed with bronchitis and was treated with XOPENEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dyspnoea, joint swelling, oxygen saturation decreased, refusal of treatment by patient, tremor. XOPENEX dosage: 1.25 MG/3ML; Q8H; INHALATION; .63 MG/3ML; Q4H; INHALATION. During the same period patient was treated with OMNICEF, ZOLOFT. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Xopenex Side Effects Report #5078701-4
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported XOPENEX problem on July 24, 2006. Male patient, 66 years of age, was diagnosed with asthma and was treated with XOPENEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: atrial flutter, dizziness, dyspnoea, heart rate increased, thrombosis. XOPENEX dosage: 1.25 MG; TID; INHALATION. During the same period patient was treated with ADVAIR DISKUS, SINGULAIR. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Xopenex Side Effects Report #5078702-6
XOPENEX problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 31, 2006. Male patient, 26 years of age, was diagnosed with asthma and was treated with XOPENEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: condition aggravated, epistaxis, grand mal convulsion, lung disorder, lung infection, pneumonia, scoliosis surgery, serratia infection, stress. XOPENEX dosage: 0.63 MG/3ML; BID; INHALATION. During the same period patient was treated with FLOVENT, PULMICORT, CROMOLYN, NASAL SALINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Xopenex Side Effects Report #5078703-8
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported XOPENEX problem on Aug 02, 2006. Female patient, 65 years of age, was diagnosed with asthma and was treated with XOPENEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthenia, cough, feeling abnormal, intervertebral disc protrusion. XOPENEX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VYTORIN, ZANTAC, SYNTHROID, DICLOFENAC, NORMODYNE, VALSARTAN, UNIPHYL, SINGULAIR. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Xopenex Side Effects Report #5088672-2
XOPENEX problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 09, 2006. Female patient, 83 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and was treated with XOPENEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cerebellar infarction, tremor. XOPENEX dosage: 1.25 MG/3ML;TID;INHALATION. During the same period patient was treated with FUROSEMIDE, VALSARTAN, DILTIAZEM HYDROCHLORIDE, ACTONEL, HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE SULPHATE, TIOTROPIUM BROMIDE, LUCENTIS, PENTOXIFYLLINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Xopenex Side Effects Report #5088673-4
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported XOPENEX problem on Aug 07, 2006. Female patient, 63 years of age, weighting 88.00 lb, was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, emphysema and was treated with XOPENEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, condition aggravated, pneumonia, respiratory failure. XOPENEX dosage: 1.25 MG/3ML;Q6H; INHALATION. During the same period patient was treated with ATROVENT, FORMOTEROL, PREDNISONE, THEOPHYLLINE, TIOTROPIUM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Xopenex Side Effects Report #5114886-9
XOPENEX problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 11, 2006. Female patient, child 10 years of age, weighting 64.00 lb, was diagnosed with asthma and was treated with XOPENEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthma, condition aggravated, cyanosis. XOPENEX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ALBUTEROL, ATROVENT, ADVAIR DISKUS, PREDNISONE, DUONEB, FORADIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Xopenex Side Effects Report #5114892-4
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported XOPENEX problem on Sept 13, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with asthma, bronchitis and was treated with XOPENEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: choking, foreign body aspiration, sensation of foreign body. XOPENEX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FENTANYL, ALBUTEROL, AMBIEN, XANAX, SINGULAIR, ASPIRIN, MAXZIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Xopenex Side Effects Report #5119834-3
XOPENEX problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Sept 12, 2006. Female patient, child 5 years of age, was diagnosed with wheezing and was treated with XOPENEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: convulsion. XOPENEX dosage: 1.25 MG/3ML; 1X; INHALATION. Patient recovered.
Xopenex Side Effects Report #5119835-5
Physician from UNITED STATES reported XOPENEX problem on Sept 12, 2006. Female patient, child 5 years of age, was diagnosed with wheezing and was treated with XOPENEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: convulsion. XOPENEX dosage: 1.25 MG/3ML; 1X; INHALATION. Patient recovered.
Xopenex Side Effects Report #5128599-0
XOPENEX problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 26, 2006. Male patient, 13 years of age, was diagnosed with asthma and was treated with XOPENEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthma, chills, condition aggravated, feeling jittery, gastrooesophageal reflux disease, heart rate increased, muscular weakness. XOPENEX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ADVAIR HFA, PULMICORT, EPIPEN, CROMOLYN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Xopenex Side Effects Report #5128620-X
Physician from UNITED STATES reported XOPENEX problem on Sept 27, 2006. Female patient, 87 years of age, weighting 155.0 lb, was treated with XOPENEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood pressure systolic increased, cough, dizziness, dyspnoea, feeling abnormal, lung disorder, transfusion. XOPENEX dosage: 45 MG; TID; INHALATION. During the same period patient was treated with FORMOTEROL, PROVENTIL, ASMANEX TWISTHALER, MUCINEX, AIRET, ATROVENT, MICRO, SIMVASTATIN. Patient recovered.
Xopenex Side Effects Report #5133860-X
XOPENEX problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Oct 03, 2006. Female patient, 54 years of age, weighting 189.6 lb, was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and was treated with XOPENEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bronchitis. XOPENEX dosage: 1.25 MG/3ML; PRN; INHALATION. During the same period patient was treated with TORSEMIDE, CLONIDINE, POTASSIUM ACETATE, LORAZEPAM, FLOVENT, METHADONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Xopenex Side Effects Report #5139538-0
Physician from UNITED STATES reported XOPENEX problem on Oct 09, 2006. Male patient, 71 years of age, weighting 201.3 lb, was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and was treated with XOPENEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood pressure increased, bundle branch block left, bundle branch block right, chest discomfort, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, condition aggravated, electrocardiogram st-t change, international normalised ratio increased, prothrombin time prolonged. XOPENEX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AMLODIPINE, DIGITEK, PREVACID, FLOVENT, PROPOXYPHENE HYDROCHLORIDE, LISINOPRIL, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Xopenex Side Effects Report #5142596-0
XOPENEX problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Oct 12, 2006. Male patient, 60 years of age, weighting 198.4 lb, was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and was treated with XOPENEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: body temperature increased, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, condition aggravated, loss of consciousness. XOPENEX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM, METOPROLOL TARTRATE, VALSARTAN, PANTOPRAZOLE, INSULIN, ASPIRIN, FLONASE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Xopenex Side Effects Report #5142611-4
Physician from UNITED STATES reported XOPENEX problem on Oct 12, 2006. Male patient, 74 years of age, weighting 149.9 lb, was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and was treated with XOPENEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: haematocrit decreased, haemoglobin decreased, pneumonia. XOPENEX dosage: 45 MG/3ML; PRN; INHALATION. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, SIMVASTATIN, TAMSULOSIN, LOTREL, FLONASE, DIFLUCAN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Xopenex Side Effects Report #5145150-X
XOPENEX problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Oct 16, 2006. Male patient, 60 years of age, weighting 142.2 lb, was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and was treated with XOPENEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pneumonia. XOPENEX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VERAPAMIL, XANAX, METHADONE, BACLOFEN, EXCEDRIN, ROLAIDS, LYRICA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Xopenex Side Effects Report #5145533-8
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported XOPENEX problem on Oct 17, 2006. Male patient, 66 years of age, weighting 169.3 lb, was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and was treated with XOPENEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: adrenal disorder, angina unstable, coronary artery disease, myocardial ischaemia. XOPENEX dosage: 90 MG/3ML; PRN; INHALATION. During the same period patient was treated with PRILOSEC, OXYGEN, ASMANEX TWISTHALER, ATROVENT, LACTOBACILLUS ACIDOPHILUS, VITAMINS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Xopenex Side Effects Report #5147262-3
XOPENEX problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Oct 27, 2006. Male patient was treated with XOPENEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: status asthmaticus. XOPENEX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PROVENTIL, SINGULAIR, ADVAIR DISKUS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Xopenex Side Effects Report #5147264-7
Physician from UNITED STATES reported XOPENEX problem on Oct 19, 2006. Female patient, 54 years of age, weighting 189.6 lb, was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and was treated with XOPENEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bronchitis. XOPENEX dosage: 1.25MG/3ML;PRN;INHALATION. During the same period patient was treated with TORSEMIDE, CLONIDINE, POTASSIUM ACETATE, LORAZEPAM, FLOVENT, METHADONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Xopenex Side Effects Report #5147347-1
XOPENEX problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 20, 2006. Female patient, 68 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and was treated with XOPENEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, condition aggravated, treatment noncompliance. XOPENEX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ATROVENT, OXYGEN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Xopenex Side Effects Report #5149798-8
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported XOPENEX problem on Nov 03, 2006. Female patient, 68 years of age, weighting 122.0 lb, was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and was treated with XOPENEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, condition aggravated, upper respiratory tract infection. XOPENEX dosage: 1.25 MG/3ML; TID; INHALATION - SEE IMAGE. During the same period patient was treated with ATROVENT, OXYGEN, METOPROLOL, LISINOPRIL, LASIX, ACTONEL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Xopenex Side Effects Report #5149799-X
XOPENEX problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Oct 25, 2006. Male patient, 74 years of age, weighting 149.9 lb, was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and was treated with XOPENEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: haematocrit decreased, haemoglobin decreased, pneumonia. XOPENEX dosage: 45 MG/3ML; PRN; INHALATION. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, SIMVASTATIN, TAMSULOSIN, LOTREL, FLONASE, DIFLUCAN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Xopenex Side Effects Report #5149800-3
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported XOPENEX problem on Nov 03, 2006. Female patient, 68 years of age, weighting 122.0 lb, was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and was treated with XOPENEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, tremor, upper respiratory tract infection. XOPENEX dosage: 1.25 MG/3ML; TID; INHALATION; SEE IMAGE. During the same period patient was treated with ATROVENT, OXYGEN, METOPROLOL, LISINOPRIL, LASIX, ACTONEL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Xopenex Side Effects Report #5149801-5
XOPENEX problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Oct 25, 2006. Male patient, 74 years of age, weighting 149.9 lb, was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and was treated with XOPENEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthenia, dyspnoea, fatigue, haematocrit decreased, haemoglobin decreased, lung infiltration, pneumonia, white blood cell count increased. XOPENEX dosage: 45 MG/3ML; PRN; INHALATION. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, SIMVASTATIN, TAMSULOSIN, LOTREL, FLONASE, DIFLUCAN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Xopenex Side Effects Report #5156385-4
Physician from UNITED STATES reported XOPENEX problem on Oct 30, 2006. Male patient, 60 years of age, weighting 198.4 lb, was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and was treated with XOPENEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: body temperature increased, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, heart rate increased, hepatic steatosis, loss of consciousness. XOPENEX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM, METOPROLOL SUCCINATE, VALSARTAN, PANTOPRAZOLE, INSULIN, ASPIRIN, FLONASE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Xopenex Side Effects Report #5156594-4
XOPENEX problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Oct 16, 2006. Male patient, 60 years of age, weighting 142.2 lb, was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and was treated with XOPENEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: adrenal neoplasm, aortic arteriosclerosis, atrial fibrillation, atrial tachycardia, blood glucose increased, blood sodium decreased, bullous lung disease, clavicle fracture, conduction disorder. XOPENEX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VERAPAMIL, XANAX, METHADONE, BACLOFEN, EXCEDRIN, ROLAIDS, LYRICA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Xopenex Side Effects Report #5160652-8
Physician from UNITED STATES reported XOPENEX problem on Nov 09, 2006. Male patient, 71 years of age, weighting 119.0 lb, was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and was treated with XOPENEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: breath sounds abnormal, cardiac failure congestive, cardiomegaly, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, electrocardiogram poor r-wave progression, electrocardiogram t wave inversion, scoliosis, sinus tachycardia, weight increased. XOPENEX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with THEOPHYLLINE, ALBUTEROL, ATROVENT, PREDNISONE, PULMICORT, TAMSULOSIN, ALBUTEROL W, GUAIFENESIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Xopenex Side Effects Report #5160663-2
XOPENEX problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 10, 2006. Female patient, 78 years of age, was diagnosed with bronchitis, nasopharyngitis and was treated with XOPENEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dyspnoea, stridor. XOPENEX dosage: 1.25 MG/3ML; 1X; INHALATION. During the same period patient was treated with ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID SRT, ALTACE, PLAVIX, PANTOPRAZOLE, VITAMIN B, LEVOTHYROXINE, ACETAMINOPHEN W. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Xopenex Side Effects Report #5160667-X
Physician from UNITED STATES reported XOPENEX problem on Nov 09, 2006. Male patient, 71 years of age, weighting 119.0 lb, was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and was treated with XOPENEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: body temperature decreased, brain natriuretic peptide increased, cardiac failure congestive, cardiomegaly, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, condition aggravated, electrocardiogram poor r-wave progression, electrocardiogram t wave inversion, scoliosis. XOPENEX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with THEOPHYLLINE, ALBUTEROL, ATROVENT, PREDNISONE, PULMICORT, TAMSULOSIN, ALBUTEROL W, GUAIFENESIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Xopenex Side Effects Report #5168827-9
XOPENEX problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Nov 16, 2006. Male patient, 53 years of age, was diagnosed with respiratory distress and was treated with XOPENEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bronchospasm, stridor, vocal cord disorder. XOPENEX dosage: 1.25 MG/3ML;1X; INHALATION; SEE IMAGE. During the same period patient was treated with PROPOFOL, SYNTHROID, FLUCONAZOLE, VITAMIN CAP, FOLIC ACID, AMLODIPINE BESYLATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
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Drug Information: Levalbuterol Oral Inhalation
URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a603025.html
(lev al byoo' ter ol)Why is this medication prescribed?
Levalbuterol is used to prevent or relieve the wheezing, difficulty breathing, and chest tightness caused by lung disease such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD; a group of diseases that affect the lungs and airways). Levalbuterol is in a class of medications called beta agonists. It works by relaxing and opening air passages to the lungs to make breathing easier.
How should this medicine be used?
Levalbuterol comes as a solution (liquid) to inhale by mouth using a nebulizer (machine that turns medication into a mist that can be inhaled), a concentrated solution to be mixed with normal saline and inhaled by mouth using a nebulizer, and as an aerosol to inhale by mouth using an inhaler. The solution for oral inhalation is usually used three times a day, once every 6-8 hours. The inhaler is usually used every 4-6 hours. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Use levalbuterol exactly as directed. Do not use more or less of it or use it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
If your asthma symptoms become worse, if levalbuterol inhalation becomes less effective, or if you need more doses than usual of the asthma medications you use as needed, your condition may be getting worse.Do not use extra doses of levalbuterol. Call your doctor right away.
Levalbuterol controls symptoms of asthma and other lung diseases but does not cure these conditions. Continue to use levalbuterol even if you feel well. Do not stop using levalbuterol without talking to your doctor.
If you are using the inhaler, your medication will come in canisters. Each canister of levalbuterol aerosol is designed to provide 200 inhalations. After the labeled number of inhalations has been used, later inhalations may not contain the correct amount of medication. Throw away the canister after you have used the labeled number of inhalations even if it still contains some liquid and continues to release a spray when it is pressed.
You will need to keep track of the number of inhalations you have used. You can divide the number of inhalations in your inhaler by the number of inhalations you use each day to find out how many days your inhaler will last. Do not float the canister in water to see if it still contains medication.
The inhaler that comes with levalbuterol aerosol is designed for use only with a canister of albuterol. Never use it to inhale any other medication, and do not use any other inhaler to inhale levalbuterol.
Be careful not to get levalbuterol inhalation into your eyes.
Do not use your levalbuterol inhaler when you are near a flame or source of heat. The inhaler may explode if it is exposed to very high temperatures.
Before you use levalbuterol for the first time, read the written instructions that come with the inhaler or nebulizer. Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or respiratory therapist to show you how to use it. Practice using the inhaler or nebulizer while he or she watches.
If your child will be using the inhaler, be sure that he or she knows how to use it. Watch your child each time he or she uses the inhaler to be sure that he or she is using it correctly.
To use the aerosol inhaler, follow these steps:
- Remove the protective dust cap from the end of the mouthpiece. Check the mouthpiece for dirt or other objects. Be sure that the canister is fully and firmly inserted in the mouthpiece.
- Shake the inhaler well.
- If you are using the inhaler for the first time or if you have not used the inhaler in more than 3 days, you will need to prime it. To prime the inhaler, press down on the canister four times to release four sprays into the air, away from your face. Be careful not to get albuterol in your eyes.
- Breathe out as completely as possible through your mouth.
- Hold the canister with the mouthpiece on the bottom, facing you, and the canister pointing upward. Place the open end of the mouthpiece into your mouth. Close your lips tightly around the mouthpiece.
- Breathe in slowly and deeply through the mouthpiece.At the same time, press down once on the container with your middle finger to spray the medication into your mouth.
- As soon as the medication is released, remove your finger from the canister and remove the mouthpiece from your mouth.
- Try to hold your breath for 10 seconds.
- If you were told to use two puffs, wait 1 minute and then repeat steps 4-8.
- Replace the protective cap on the inhaler.
To use the solution or the concentrated solution for oral inhalation, follow these steps:
- Open the foil pouch by tearing through the rough edge along the side of the pouch and remove one vial. Leave the rest of the vials inside the foil pouch to protect them from light. Look at the solution in the vial to be sure it is colorless. If it is not colorless, call your doctor or pharmacist and do not use the solution.
- Twist off the top of the vial and squeeze all of the liquid into the reservoir of your nebulizer. Do not add any other medications to the nebulizer because it may not be safe to mix them with levalbuterol. Use all nebulized medications separately unless your doctor specifically tells you to mix them.
- If you are using the concentrated solution, add the amount of normal saline that your doctor told you to use to the reservoir. Gently swirl the nebulizer to mix the normal saline and the concentrated solution.
- Connect the nebulizer reservoir to your mouthpiece or facemask.
- Connect the nebulizer to the compressor.
- Sit upright and place the mouthpiece in your mouth or put on the facemask.
- Turn on the compressor.
- Breathe calmly, deeply, and evenly until mist stops forming in the nebulizer. This should take between 5 and 15 minutes.
- Clean the nebulizer according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Clean your inhaler or nebulizer regularly. Follow the manufacturer's directions carefully and ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions about cleaning your inhaler or nebulizer. If you do not clean your inhaler properly, the inhaler may become blocked and may not spray medication. If this happens, follow the manufacturer's directions for cleaning the inhaler and removing the blockage.
Other uses for this medicine
This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
What special precautions should I follow?
Before using levalbuterol,
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to levalbuterol, albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin, others), or any other medications.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what other prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. Be sure to mention any of the following: beta blockers such as atenolol (Tenormin), labetalol (Normodyne), metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol XL), nadolol (Corgard), and propranolol (Inderal); digoxin (Digitek, Lanoxin); diuretics ('water pills'); epinephrine (Epipen, Primatene Mist); medications for colds; and other inhaled medications to relax the air passages such as metaproterenol (Alupent) and pirbuterol (Maxair). Also tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking the following medications or if you have stopped taking them within the past 2 weeks: antidepressants such as amitriptyline (Elavil), amoxapine (Asendin), clomipramine (Anafranil), desipramine (Norpramin), doxepin (Sinequan), imipramine (Tofranil), nortriptyline (Aventyl, Pamelor), protriptyline (Vivactil), and trimipramine (Surmontil); and monoamine oxidase inhibitors such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), tranylcypromine (Parnate), and selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam, Zelapar). Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
- tell your doctor if you have or have ever had high blood pressure, irregular heartbeat, any other type of heart disease, seizures, diabetes, hyperthyroidism (condition in which there is too much thyroid hormone in the body), or kidney disease.
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while using levalbuterol, call your doctor.
- you should know that levalbuterol inhalation sometimes causes wheezing and difficulty breathing immediately after it is inhaled, especially the first time you use a new canister of albuterol aerosol. If this happens, call your doctor right away. Do not use levalbuterol inhalation again unless your doctor tells you that you should.
What special dietary instructions should I follow?
Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, continue your normal diet.
What should I do if I forget a dose?
Use the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not use a double dose to make up for a missed one.
What side effects can this medication cause?
Levalbuterol may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- headache
- dizziness
- nervousness
- uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body
- heartburn
- vomiting
- cough
- weakness
- fever
- diarrhea
- muscle pain
- leg cramps
Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of these symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
- chest pain
- fast or pounding heartbeat
- hives
- skin rash
- itching
- increased difficulty breathing or difficulty swallowing
- hoarseness
- swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
Levalbuterol may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication.
If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/index.html] or by phone [1-800-332-1088].
What storage conditions are needed for this medicine?
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication. Do not puncture the aerosol container and do not discard it in an incinerator or fire.
Levalbuterol solution must be protected from light. Store unused vials in the foil pouch, and discard all unused vials 2 weeks after you open the pouch. If you remove a vial from the pouch, you should protect it from light and use it within 1 week.
In case of emergency/overdose
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
Symptoms of overdose may include:
- seizures
- chest pain
- fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat
- nervousness
- headache
- dry mouth
- uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body
- nausea
- dizziness
- extreme tiredness
- weakness
- difficulty falling or staying asleep
What other information should I know?
Keep all appointments with your doctor.
Do not let anyone else use your medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription.
It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.
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