Isoetharine Oral Inhalation

Who is Isoetharine Oral Inhalation for ?

Isoetharine is used to prevent and treat wheezing, shortness of breath, and troubled breathing caused by asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and other lung diseases. It relaxes and opens air passages in the lungs, making it easier to breathe. this medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

When should I be careful taking Isoetharine Oral Inhalation ?

Before using isoetharine,

• tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to isoetharine or any other drugs.
• tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription medications you are taking, especially atenolol (Tenormin); carteolol (Cartrol); labetalol (Normodyne, Trandate); metoprolol (Lopressor); nadolol (Corgard); phenelzine (Nardil); propranolol (Inderal); sotalol (Betapace); theophylline (Theo-Dur); timolol (Blocadren); tranylcypromine (Parnate); and other medications for asthma, heart disease, or depression.
• tell your doctor and pharmacist what nonprescription medications and vitamins you are taking, including ephedrine, phenylephrine, phenylpropanolamine, or pseudoephedrine. Many nonprescription products contain these drugs (e.g., diet pills and medications for colds and asthma), so check labels carefully. Do not take any of these medications without talking to your doctor (even if you never had a problem taking them before).
• tell your doctor if you have or have ever had an irregular heartbeat, increased heart rate, glaucoma, heart disease, high blood pressure, an overactive thyroid gland, diabetes, or seizures.
• tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while using isoetharine, call your doctor.
• if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are using isoetharine.

Isoetharine Oral Inhalation Side Effects

Although side effects from isoetharine are not common, they can occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

• tremor
• nervousness
• headache
• upset stomach
• dry mouth
• throat irritation

• increased difficulty breathing
• rapid or increased heart rate
• irregular heartbeat
• chest pain or discomfort