COPD Articles A-Z
If you take beta blockers or certain diuretics while on Alupent, drug interactions may potentially occur. This eMedTV page lists other drugs that can potentially interact with Alupent and explains the problems that Alupent interactions can cause.
Symptoms of an Alupent overdose may include chest pain, headaches, and seizures. This eMedTV article lists other possible overdose symptoms and describes treatment options that are available for people who have overdosed on Alupent.
Alupent side effects can include nervousness, coughing, and vomiting. This eMedTV page takes an in-depth look at other common side effects of Alupent, as well as some side effects that you should report to your doctor right away (such as diabetes).
Alupent can be prescribed to people ages 12 and up who suffer from asthma or similar lung problems. This eMedTV page covers Alupent uses in more detail and explains how the inhaler works quickly to relieve bronchospasms.
Alupent Warnings and Precautions
People with an overactive thyroid, diabetes, or epilepsy should use caution when using Alupent. This page on the eMedTV Web site offers other important Alupent warnings and precautions, including information on who should not use the inhalers.
This eMedTV page gives an overview of Atrovent, a medicine prescribed to treat a runny nose and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. This article briefly describes the drug and links to more information. Atrivent is a common misspelling of Atrovent.
Atrovent is a prescribed drug that treats chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or a runny nose. As this eMedTV page explains, Atrovent opens airways and decreases fluid production in the nasal cavity. The page also lists side effects and dosing tips.
As this eMedTV Web page explains, it is not known if Atrovent passes through breast milk because no studies have been done on Atrovent and breastfeeding. This page also discusses what to do if you decide to breastfeed while taking Atrovent.
It is probably safe to take Atrovent during pregnancy. This article from the eMedTV library discusses the results of studies on Atrovent and pregnancy, explaining why the FDA has classified the drug as a pregnancy Category B medication.
This eMedTV article presentation includes information on Atrovent. Drug information includes its uses and possible side effects.
Drug interactions may occur if Atrovent is combined with certain medications. This portion of the eMedTV library lists the medications that can cause Atrovent drug interactions and describes the complications these interactions can cause.
Atrovent HFA is a prescription medication that is used to prevent airway spasms caused by COPD. This eMedTV article offers an introduction to the drug, including a discussion on how it works, how to use it, and some side effects it may cause.
The Atrovent HFA dosage generally used to treat COPD is two inhalations four times a day. This portion of the eMedTV Web site discusses Atrovent HFA dosing guidelines in detail, including instructions for when and how to use the inhaler.
Atrovent HFA Inhaler -- Information
In clinical trials of Atrovent HFA, side effects of the drug included sinus infections and bronchitis. This eMedTV segment discusses both common side effects of the drug and those side effects that may require immediate medical attention.
Atrovent HFA uses include treating the symptoms of COPD, such as coughing and shortness of breath. This eMedTV resource discusses approved uses for the medication, as well as off-label uses and uses in children.
Atrovent HFA Warnings and Precautions
Atrovent HFA can make breathing problems worse and could cause vision changes. This portion of the eMedTV library features a discussion of Atrovent HFA warnings and precautions, including a list of those who should not use the inhaler.
Common symptoms of an Atrovent overdose can include blurred vision, headaches, and shakiness. This part of the eMedTV archives takes an in-depth look at both the effects of an Atrovent overdose and the treatment options that are available.
Atrovent Warnings and Precautions
To ensure a safe treatment process, it's important to understand Atrovent warnings and precautions. This eMedTV Web page provides a list of important precautions and warnings, including a discussion of who should not take the medication.
Brovana is a medication that can be prescribed for treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. This eMedTV resource explains how Brovana is used and lists side effects that may occur with the drug. Bravana is a common misspelling of Brovana.
Brovana is a prescription medicine approved for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. This eMedTV resource explains how Brovana works, describes the effects of the drug, and offers information on when and how to take the medication.
At this time, it is not known whether Brovana (arformoterol tartrate) passes through breast milk. This eMedTV resource provides more information on Brovana and breastfeeding, and explains why women of reproductive age are unlikely to use this drug.
The full risks of using Brovana (arformoterol tartrate) during pregnancy are not known at this time. This eMedTV article offers more information on Brovana and pregnancy, and describes the potential risks of using the drug during pregnancy.
The recommended Brovana dosage is one vial using a nebulizer twice a day. This page from the eMedTV Web site discusses Brovana dosing in more detail and provides information on how and when to take the drug (and how to use the nebulizer).
This eMedTV Web presentation discusses the prescription drug Brovana. Information includes its side effects, warnings, interactions, dosing, and uses.
Medicines that may cause Brovana drug interactions include corticosteroids, theophylline, and MAOIs. This eMedTV segment contains a list of other medicines that may interact with Brovana and describes the potentially negative effects that may occur.
Potential Brovana (arformoterol tartrate) overdose symptoms include nausea, shakiness, and fatigue. This eMedTV segment lists other possible signs of a Brovana overdose and describes the supportive treatment options that are available for an overdose.
Back pain, leg cramps, and diarrhea are some of the most commonly reported Brovana side effects. This eMedTV page provides a more complete list of other reported side effects, including serious side effects of Brovana that require medical attention.
Brovana is used for preventing airway spasms caused by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. This eMedTV Web page further explains what the medication is used for, explains whether it is approved for use in children, and lists off-label Brovana uses.
Brovana Warnings and Precautions
Brovana can have a stimulatory effect on the heart and blood pressure. This eMedTV Web page lists other side effects or problems that may occur with Brovana. Warnings and precautions on who should not use this drug are also included in this article.
Brovana is a prescription drug approved for treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. This eMedTV article describes the effects of Brovana, explains how it works, and lists its potential side effects. Brovanna is a common misspelling of Brovana.
This page of the eMedTV Web site explores common causes of COPD, such as tobacco smoke, dust, and chemical fumes. It also describes a genetic condition that may predispose people to the disease and cause it to destroy the lungs more quickly.
The causes of emphysema are generally linked to the inhaling of irritants such as smoke and fumes. As this eMedTV article explains, the most common irritant associated with emphysema is cigarette smoke. This page discusses emphysema and its causes.
Combivent is typically prescribed to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This eMedTV article explains how Combivent works, describes the effects of the medication, and lists potential side effects that can occur.
It is not known whether Combivent passes through breast milk. This portion of the eMedTV archives explores Combivent and breastfeeding in more detail, explaining why no research has been done on whether the drug passes through breast milk.
Using Combivent inhalers during pregnancy could potentially harm an unborn child. This eMedTV page discusses the results of animal studies involving Combivent and pregnancy, and explains why the medicine is classified as a pregnancy Category C drug.
The standard recommended Combivent dosage for treating COPD is two inhalations four times a day. This part of the eMedTV library offers Combivent dosing guidelines and also provides information on when and how to use the inhaler.
If you combine certain medications with Combivent, drug interactions can potentially occur. This eMedTV segment takes an in-depth look at the medications that can cause interactions with Combivent and describes the problems that may occur.
Combivent inhalers are used to treat COPD. This eMedTV Web page includes information on Combivent, such as its uses and possible side effects.
You should seek immediate medical attention if you think you have overdosed on Combivent. This selection from the eMedTV Web site discusses the potential symptoms of a Combivent overdose and describes possible treatment options that are available.
Headaches, bronchitis, and coughing are among the commonly reported Combivent side effects. This segment from the eMedTV archives also lists serious side effects that may require medical attention, as well as some of the less common side effects.
Combivent is an inhaled drug that is used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in adults. This eMedTV Web page explains Combivent uses in more detail and describes how the medication works to open up the airways to the lungs.
Combivent Warnings and Precautions
Combivent can cause high blood pressure or an irregular heart rhythm in some people. This eMedTV Web page contains other Combivent warnings and precautions, including other possible complications that may occur during treatment with the drug.
COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is a lung disease characterized by difficulty breathing. As this eMedTV article explains, it develops when damage to the lung occurs. This page offers an overview of COPD, including symptoms and treatment.
To confirm a COPD diagnosis, tests may be recommended in addition to a medical history and physical exam. This eMedTV page describes in detail the process used to make a COPD diagnosis, including tests such as chest x-rays and arterial blood gas.
A COPD prognosis is an indication of the most likely course and outcome of the disease. This page of the eMedTV website explains how this prognosis is reached and describes how COPD generally worsens over time.
This eMedTV page describes how COPD rehabilitation is a coordinated program of exercise, disease management training, and counseling that helps you stay active and carry out day-to-day activities. This page also lists the members of your rehab team.
This section of the eMedTV Web site describes the four COPD stages in detail, including how the symptoms get progressively worse with each stage and tests used to make the determination. The stages include at risk, mild, moderate, and severe.
This segment from the eMedTV Web site provides a range of COPD statistics pertaining to mortality rates, morbidity rates, and how the condition affects women as compared to men. At least 24 million Americans were affected by the disease in 2000.