COPD Articles A-Z
Ipratropium Bromide Inhalation Solution
Ipratropium bromide inhalation solution is a prescription drug that is used to treat COPD. This page on the eMedTV site explains how ipratropium bromide inhalation solution works and offers suggestions on when and how to use the medication.
Ipratropium Bromide Inhalation Solution Dosing
This eMedTV Web page explains that ipratropium bromide inhalation solution dosing is the same for everyone, regardless of weight, age, or other medical conditions. This article also outlines some tips on how and when to use the medication.
Ipratropium bromide is a medication approved for COPD. This eMedTV page talks about ipratropium bromide inhalation solution, including possible side effects and interactions.
Levalbuterol is a prescribed medicine that is used to treat or prevent airway spasms. This eMedTV article provides an overview of the medication, including information on how it works, conditions it is used to treat, and some of its side effects.
The starting levalbuterol dosage for adults and adolescents age 12 and older is 0.63 mg three times a day. This eMedTV segment also explores levalbuterol dosing guidelines for children and offers tips on when and how to take the drug.
As explained in this part of the eMedTV site, levalbuterol is licensed to treat or prevent certain respiratory conditions, such as asthma. This page provides an overview of the drug and its uses. Levelbuterol is a common misspelling of levalbuterol.
As this eMedTV page explains, levalbuterol is a drug often used for the treatment or prevention of asthma and other respiratory conditions. This article also provides a link to more information. Levlabuteral is a common misspelling of levalbuterol.
Levoalbuterol is a drug often used to treat or prevent a number of respiratory conditions. This eMedTV Web page offers a brief overview of this drug and provides a link to more information. Levoalbuterol is a common misspelling of levalbuterol.
This eMedTV Web page offers tips and suggestions for living with COPD, such as making a few lifestyle and environmental changes. Living with COPD may be difficult, but by implementing some of these tips, you may be able to better manage the disease.
Perforomist is a prescription drug that can treat COPD by opening up the airways to the lungs. This eMedTV page provides an overview of Perforomist, including information on how it works, how to use the nebulizer solution, and possible side effects.
As this eMedTV page explains, it is not known if Perforomist (formoterol solution) passes through breast milk, because no human studies have been done on Perforomist and breastfeeding. This page also discusses the manufacturer's recommendations.
It may not be safe to take Perforomist (formoterol solution) during pregnancy. This eMedTV page discusses the results of animal studies on Perforomist and pregnancy, and explains why the FDA has classified the drug as a pregnancy Category C medicine.
The standard Perforomist dose to treat COPD is one vial (20 mcg of Perforomist in 2 mL) inhaled twice daily. This eMedTV article further discusses Perforomist dosing guidelines and provides some tips for when and how to take your Perforomist dosage.
Perforomist is a medicine approved for treating COPD. This eMedTV Web page looks at the drug. Information includes dosing, possible side effects, warnings, precautions, and interactions.
Drug interactions may occur if Perforomist is combined with certain medications. This selection from the eMedTV Web site takes an in-depth look at the medicines that can cause Perforomist drug interactions and describes the problems that can occur.
As this eMedTV article explains, some symptoms of a Perforomist (formoterol solution) overdose can include seizures and chest pain. This segment also covers some of the treatment options that are available for a Perforomist overdose.
Nausea, diarrhea, and dizziness are some of the most commonly reported side effects of Perforomist. This eMedTV Web page highlights other common Perforomist side effects and describes which side effects you should report to your doctor right away.
Perforomist, a prescription drug, can help treat the symptoms of COPD in adults. This eMedTV page discusses Perforomist uses in more detail, including information on symptoms of COPD and possible off-label Perforomist uses (such as treating asthma).
Perforomist Warnings and Precautions
Perforomist can make certain conditions worse, such as hyperthyroidism, diabetes, and epilepsy. This part of the eMedTV archives provides other important Perforomist warnings and precautions, including information on who should not use the medication.
Pirbuterol is a prescription drug that is licensed to treat bronchospasms in people with asthma or COPD. This eMedTV page offers an overview of pirbuterol uses, dosing, side effects, and overdose symptoms.
The recommended pirbuterol dose for treating or preventing an asthma attack is two sprays as needed. This eMedTV page discusses factors that can affect pirbuterol dosing (like other drugs you're taking), as well as some general tips on taking the drug.
Precautions and Warnings With Fluticasone and Salmeterol
Fluticasone and salmeterol can worsen diabetes in some people, and may not be safe to take while pregnant. This eMedTV page lists other precautions and warnings with fluticasone and salmeterol (such as people who shouldn't take the drug).
Precautions and Warnings With Fluticasone HFA
Fluticasone HFA can cause an immediate worsening of asthma symptoms in some people. This eMedTV page discusses other precautions and warnings with fluticasone HFA, such as the safety of taking the drug while pregnant and people who shouldn't take it.
Precautions and Warnings With Ipratropium Bromide Inhalation Solution
You should not take ipratropium bromide inhalation solution if you are allergic to atropine. This eMedTV resource contains other important precautions and warnings with ipratropium bromide inhalation solution, including who should avoid the drug.
Precautions and Warnings With Levalbuterol
Levalbuterol may cause allergic reactions and may not be safe to take when pregnant. This eMedTV segment highlights other important precautions and warnings with levalbuterol and also lists those who should not take the medication.
Precautions and Warnings With Pirbuterol
Before using pirbuterol, you should let your doctor know if you have diabetes, epilepsy, or any allergies. This eMedTV resource describes other precautions and warnings with pirbuterol, such as the safety of taking the drug while pregnant or nursing.
Precautions and Warnings With Terbutaline
You should not take terbutaline if you are allergic to any active or inactive components of the drug. This eMedTV page offers other precautions and warnings with terbutaline, including a list of possible side effects that may occur during treatment.
Serevent is a prescription drug that is licensed to treat airway spasms in people with asthma or COPD. This eMedTV article further describes Serevent and its uses, effects, and possible side effects. Seravent is a common misspelling of Serevent.