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Metaproterenol (Oral)
Treats asthma, bronchitis, and other lung disorders.Belongs to a class of drugs called bronchodilators.
Brand Names:
Alupent
Contraindications:
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to metaproterenol or any other drug like metaproterenol (such as Proventil®, Ventolin®, or epinephrine).
Uses:
Tablet, Liquid
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Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use and how often.
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May be taken with or without food.
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Measure the oral liquid using a marked measuring spoon.
If a dose is missed:
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Take the missed dose as soon as possible.
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Take the rest of the doses for the day at regularly spaced time intervals.
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You should not use two doses at the same time.
Storage:
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Store at room temperature, away from heat, direct light, and moisture. Do not freeze the oral liquid
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Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.
Special precautions:
Before taking, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to any medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart failure or liver disease. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking, call your doctor
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Tell your doctor if you are taking heart or blood pressure medicine, or medicine for depression.
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You should not use cocaine.
Warnings:
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Tell your doctor before taking metaproterenol if you have high blood pressure or heart disease, a thyroid disorder, or diabetes.
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If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.
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If metaproterenol does not help your breathing or if your condition worsens while you are using it, call your doctor.
Side Effects:
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
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Chest pain
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Fast pounding heartbeat
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Severe headache or tremors
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Your skin starts to look pale or blue
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Wheezing or difficulty breathing
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Seizures
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Restlessness, nervousness, or shakiness
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Headache, nausea or vomiting
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Mild dizziness or drowsiness
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Difficulty sleeping
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Loss of appetite or change in taste
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Pain or difficulty going to the bathroom (urinating)
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Muscle cramps
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