Xopenex Inhaler

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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 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.

Side effects such as headaches, a runny nose, and viral infections may occur with the use of Xopenex. This eMedTV segment outlines other common Xopenex side effects and also explains which side effects may require immediate medical attention.

The recommended starting Xopenex dosage 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This eMedTV segment explains why there is currently no approved generic version of Xopenex. This page also warns people about fake versions of generic Xopenex and explains why the earliest date it could become available is in January 2010.