Asthma Articles A-Z

Xolair Dosage

As this eMedTV page explains, the Xolair dosage used to prevent asthma attacks is based on several factors, such as your weight and the results of certain lab tests. This article takes a closer look at the factors that can affect Xolair dosing.

Xolair Drug Information

Xolair Drug Interactions

There are no known drug interactions with Xolair. But as this eMedTV page explains, you should talk with your doctor about any possible Xolair drug interactions that may apply to you -- since there may be interactions that aren't known at this time.

Xolair for Asthma

Your doctor may prescribe Xolair for asthma if your allergic asthma is not controlled by inhaled steroids. This eMedTV resource describes how Xolair works and explains what you should discuss with your healthcare provider before using this medication.

Xolair Injections

Xolair is a prescription drug used to prevent asthma attacks in people with allergic asthma. As this eMedTV page explains, the medicine comes in injectable form. Xolair injections are typically given every two to four weeks by your healthcare provider.

Xolair Uses

As this eMedTV page explains, Xolair is used to prevent allergic asthma attacks that are not adequately controlled by inhaled corticosteroids. This page also covers Xolair uses in children and lists off-label uses (like preventing seasonal allergies).

Xolair Warnings and Precautions

Some people who take Xolair may experience an immediate worsening of asthma symptoms. This eMedTV page covers other Xolair warnings and precautions, such as the safety of taking Xolair while nursing or pregnant and people who should not take the drug.

Xolaire

Xolair is a medication used for allergic asthma given to people who have not responded to inhaled steroids. This eMedTV page offers an in-depth look at Xolair and its uses, effects, and side effects. Xolaire is a common misspelling of Xolair.

Xopanex

Xopenex is a prescription medicine approved for the treatment or prevention of airway spasms. This eMedTV page briefly describes the effects of Xopenex and provides a link to more detailed information. Xopinex is a common misspelling of Xopenex.

Xopenex

Xopenex is a prescription drug that is approved to treat asthma or other similar respiratory conditions. This eMedTV article describes the other conditions the medication can treat, explains how it works, and highlights potential side effects.

Xopenex 0.31 mg

As this eMedTV page explains, Xopenex 0.31 mg is the lowest dosage available for this medication. This page describes general dosing guidelines for treating adults and children with respiratory problems, and offers a link to more detailed information.

Xopenex 0.63 mg

As this eMedTV resource explains, Xopenex 0.63 mg three times daily is the recommended starting dosage for adults and children over 12 years old. This page also describes dosing guidelines for younger children and covers factors that may affect your dose.

Xopenex 1.25 mg

As this eMedTV article discusses, Xopenex 1.25 mg three times a day is the maximum dosage of this medication. This article covers more Xopenex dosing guidelines for adults and children, and describes the factors that may affect your dosage.

Xopenex and Breastfeeding

This eMedTV page explains that because no research on Xopenex and breastfeeding has been conducted, it is not known whether the drug is passed through breast milk. Recommendations and things to discuss with your healthcare provider are also included.

Xopenex and Pregnancy

Potential risks are associated with using Xopenex during pregnancy. This portion of the eMedTV archives discusses clinical findings on Xopenex and pregnancy, and explains why a healthcare provider may still prescribe the drug to a pregnant woman.

Xopenex Dangers

You may not be able to safely use Xopenex if you have certain medical conditions (such as epilepsy). This eMedTV Web segment takes a closer look at other important Xopenex dangers to be aware of before starting treatment with this medication.

Xopenex Dosage

The recommended starting dosage of Xopenex for adults and adolescents is 0.63 mg three times daily. This eMedTV Web page also discusses Xopenex dosing in children, explains the maximum dosage amounts, and offers recommendations on taking the medicine.

Xopenex Drug Interactions

If you take certain diuretics or MAOIs while using Xopenex, drug interactions may occur. This page of the eMedTV library describes other medications that may cause drug interactions with Xopenex and explains the problems these interactions can cause.

Xopenex for Children

This selection from the eMedTV Web library explains the benefits of using Xopenex for children age six and older. This page describes how Xopenex can help treat and prevent airway spasms caused by asthma and other similar lung problems.

Xopenex Inhaler

Xopenex is a prescription medication used to treat and prevent airway spasms. This eMedTV Web page offers more detail about how the Xopenex inhaler works for people with asthma and COPD, as well as information on the effectiveness of the medication.

Xopenex Inhl

As this eMedTV Web article discusses, a healthcare provider may prescribe a Xopenex inhaler (Xopenex inhl) to treat and prevent airway spasms in people with asthma or COPD. This page also discusses general precautions and possible side effects.

Xopenex Nebulizer

Xopenex is a prescription medicine used to treat and prevent airway spasms. This eMedTV segment provides more information about how Xopenex nebulizers and inhalers work for people with asthma and COPD, as well as details on the effectiveness of the drug.

Xopenex Overdose

Symptoms of a Xopenex overdose may include chest pain, seizures, and a fast heart rate. This eMedTV segment outlines other possible overdose symptoms and describes some of the options that are available to treat a Xopenex overdose.

Xopenex Problems

Some of the potential problems with using Xopenex may include viral infections, coughing, and nervousness. This eMedTV resource describes other potential Xopenex problems, including serious side effects that require immediate medical attention.

Xopenex Side Effects

Common side effects of Xopenex include headaches, a runny nose, and viral infections. This eMedTV segment outlines other common side effects of this product and also explains which ones may require immediate medical attention.

Xopenex Uses

Xopenex uses typically involve the treatment of asthma attacks and similar respiratory conditions. This eMedTV resource explains how the drug works to open up the airways, discusses its use in children, and also lists possible "off-label" uses.

Xopenex Warnings and Precautions

This page on the eMedTV Web site offers important Xopenex warnings and precautions, such as the potential danger of taking the medication when pregnant and possible allergic reactions. This page also discusses those who should not use the medication.

Xopinex

Xopenex is a prescription drug used for treating and preventing airway spasms caused by asthma or COPD. This eMedTV segment explains how Xopenex works and lists some of its potential side effects. Xopinex is a common misspelling of Xopenex.

Xoponex

Xopenex is a prescribed medicine licensed to treat asthma and similar lung problems. This eMedTV page describes the drug in more detail and explains what to tell your healthcare provider before taking it. Xoponex is a common misspelling of Xopenex.

Xyflo

Zyflo is a prescription medicine used for preventing asthma attacks. This page on the eMedTV Web site covers Zyflo uses in more detail and offers information on the drug's effects and potential side effects. Xyflo is a common misspelling of Zyflo.

Zafirlucast

Zafirlukast is a prescription asthma medication approved for adults and children. This eMedTV article explains how zafirlukast works, describes its effects, and links to more information. Zafirlucast is a common misspelling of zafirlukast.

Zafirlukast

Zafirlukast is a prescription drug licensed for preventing asthma attacks in adults and children. This eMedTV Web page further describes zafirlukast and provides detailed information on its effects, dosing guidelines, and possible side effects.

Zafirlukast (Accolate)

Zafirlukast Dosing

The recommended zafirlukast dose for adults and children over 12 years old is 20 mg twice a day. This eMedTV resource also covers zafirlukast dosing for children ages 5 to 11 and provides some tips on when and how to take the drug.

Zofirlucast

Zafirlukast is a prescription drug used to prevent asthma attacks in adults and children. This eMedTV page describes the medicine in more detail and explains how it works to reduce asthma symptoms. Zofirlucast is a common misspelling of zafirlukast.

Zolair

A healthcare provider may prescribe Xolair to prevent allergic asthma attacks. This eMedTV resource describes potential side effects of Xolair and explains what to tell your doctor prior to using the medicine. Zolair is a common misspelling of Xolair.

Zollar

Xolair is an asthma medication used for treating allergic asthma. This page on the eMedTV Web site briefly explains how Xolair is given and offers a more in-depth look at the drug's uses and effects. Zollar is a common misspelling of Xolair.

Zopanex

Xopenex is typically prescribed to treat asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. This eMedTV resource explores some potential side effects of the drug and briefly explains how it works. Zopanex is a common misspelling of Xopenex.

Zopenex

This page on the eMedTV Web site gives an overview of Xopenex, a drug used to treat respiratory problems. This page describes how the medication works, how to take it, and what to do if you overdose. Zopenex is a common misspelling of Xopenex.

Zopinex

Xopenex is a prescription drug used to treat certain respiratory problems. This eMedTV article explains the conditions the drug can treat and also describes some factors that will affect your dosage. Zopinex is a common misspelling of Xopenex.

Zyflo

Zyflo, a drug available by prescription, is used to prevent asthma attacks in adults and children. This eMedTV article offers more information on Zyflo, including its effects, how it works, and side effects that may occur during treatment.

Zyflo and Breastfeeding

This eMedTV article explains that if you are breastfeeding (or thinking of breastfeeding) and have been prescribed Zyflo, you should let your doctor know. It is not known if Zyflo passes through breast milk or whether it could harm a nursing infant.

Zyflo and Pregnancy

Zyflo may potentially be unsafe to use during pregnancy. This page on the eMedTV site offers more information on Zyflo and pregnancy -- and explains that if you become pregnant while on Zyflo, you should let your doctor know.

Zyflo CR

Zyflo CR is a drug that is approved to prevent asthma attacks in adults and children (age 12 and older). This eMedTV article offers an overview of the prescription drug, including a discussion on how it works, possible side effects, and dosing tips.

Zyflo CR and Breastfeeding

This eMedTV page explains how it is not known if Zyflo CR (zileuton CR) passes through breast milk, and how the manufacturer of Zyflo CR recommends that women avoid the drug when breastfeeding. This page gives an overview of Zyflo CR and breastfeeding.

Zyflo CR and Pregnancy

This eMedTV resource explains that Zyflo CR (zileuton CR) may not be safe to take during pregnancy. This article provides an overview of this topic, as well as information on what to do if you are taking Zyflo CR and pregnancy occurs.

Zyflo CR Dosage

The recommended Zyflo CR dosage for preventing asthma attacks is two 600 mg tablets twice daily. This eMedTV Web page takes an in-depth look at Zyflo CR dosing guidelines, including when and how to take the medication and some general precautions.

Zyflo CR Drug Interactions

Zyflo CR can potentially interact with propranolol, theophylline, and warfarin. This eMedTV article describes how these Zyflo CR drug interactions can increase your risk of side effects and explains what your doctor may do to avoid these problems.

Zyflo CR Overdose

As this eMedTV article explains, because there have been so few cases of people taking too much Zyflo CR, it is unclear what to expect from a Zyflo CR overdose. This page also describes some possible treatment options for a Zyflo CR overdose.

Zyflo CR Side Effects

In studies of Zyflo CR, side effects of the drug included sinus infections, nausea, and a sore throat. This eMedTV Web page takes an in-depth look at common and rare side effects of Zyflo CR, as well as those that may require immediate medical care.

Zyflo CR Tablets

Zyflo CR tablets are used to prevent asthma attacks. This eMedTV presentation provides information on the drug, including its possible side effects, warnings, and precautions.

Zyflo CR Uses

Zyflo CR is used to prevent asthma attacks in adults and children who are at least 12 years old. This part of the eMedTV Web site explains how the medication works and describes other Zyflo CR uses, such as for treating allergies.

Zyflo CR Warnings and Precautions

Zyflo CR can cause liver damage and may cause problems in people who have certain allergies. This eMedTV page covers other Zyflo CR warnings and precautions, including a list of people who should avoid the drug completely.

Zyflo Dosage

Most adults and children over the age of 12 start with a Zyflo dosage of 600 mg four times daily. This eMedTV resource discusses Zyflo dosing guidelines in more detail and offers tips on when and how to take the medication.

Zyflo Drug Interactions

Among the drugs that can potentially interact with Zyflo are warfarin, theophylline, and propranolol. This eMedTV resource describes the possible problems that Zyflo drug interactions can lead to (like an increased risk of bleeding or side effects).

Zyflo Medication

Zyflo Overdose

This eMedTV page explains that because there have been few reported cases of people taking too much Zyflo, it isn't known what to expect from a Zyflo overdose. However, it's important to seek medical attention right away if you overdose on Zyflo.

Zyflo Side Effects

Headaches, weakness, and abdominal pain (or stomach pain) are among the common side effects of Zyflo. This eMedTV segment lists other common Zyflo side effects, and also describes serious side effects that you should report to your doctor.

Zyflo Uses

Zyflo is used for preventing asthma attacks, but not for treating them. This portion of the eMedTV archives discusses the use of Zyflo in children, as well as possible "off-label" Zyflo uses.

Zyflo Warnings and Precautions

You should not take Zyflo if you have high liver enzymes. As this eMedTV page explains, there are many other important Zyflo warnings and precautions to be aware of, including information on who else should not take the medication.

Zyflow

Zyflo is a prescription drug approved for preventing asthma attacks in adults and children. This eMedTV segment describes the effects of Zyflo and offers a link to more detailed information. Zyflow is a common misspelling of Zyflo.