Why is this medication prescribed?

With asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and other lung conditions, isoetharine is used to both prevent and cure symptoms like wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing, and chest tightness. Breathing becomes simpler since it relaxes and widens airways in the lungs.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details if you’re taking this drug for a condition that isn’t listed above.

How should this medicine be used?

Inhalable solutions and aerosols of isoetharine are both available. In general, it shouldn’t be used more frequently than once every four hours but can be used as needed to ease symptoms. If there is anything you do not understand about the instructions on your prescription label, contact your doctor or pharmacist to clarify it. Implement isoetharine exactly as instructed. Use only as directed by your doctor, either in the recommended amount or frequency.

Despite not curing lung illnesses like asthma, isoetharine can manage their symptoms. Without first seeing your doctor, do not stop using isoetharine.

Read the enclosed written instructions before using isoetharine for the first time. Request a demonstration of the right procedure from your physician, pharmacist, or respiratory therapist. In his or her company, practice using the inhaler.

Take the following actions to use the inhaler:

• The inhaler should be thoroughly shaken.
• Remove the shielding cap.
• Keep your mouth close and exhale (breathe out) as fully as you can via your nostrils.
• Open Mouth Technique: With your mouth wide open, hold the mouthpiece with its open end about one to two inches from your mouth.Using the closed-mouth technique, insert the mouthpiece’s open end beyond your front teeth. Around the mouthpiece, firmly close your lips.
• Using the mouthpiece, inhale slowly and deeply. At the same time, squeeze the bottle to release the medication, which will then spray into your mouth. Make sure your tongue or teeth don’t get in the way of the mist entering your throat. Young children may have their noses held closed by adults administering the treatment to ensure that the drug enters their throats.
• Remove the inhaler and slowly breathe out through your mouth or nose after holding your breath for 5 to 10 seconds. Before taking the second puff if you took the first one, wait two minutes and give the inhaler a good shake.
• The inhaler’s safety cap needs to be replaced.

A spacer, a specific device that attaches to the inhaler, may be helpful if you have trouble inhaling the drug; speak with your doctor, pharmacist, or respiratory therapist about this.

What special precautions should I follow?

When taking isoetharine, it is important to follow certain precautions:

• If you have a medicine allergy, be sure to inform your doctor and pharmacist about it.
• The prescription drugs you use, notably atenolol (Tenormin), with your physician and pharmacist; Metoprolol (Lopressor), nadolol (Corgard), phenelzine (Nardil), propranolol (Inderal), labetalol (Normodyne, Trandate), carteolol (Cartrol); Sotalol (Betapace), theophylline (Theo-Dur), timolol (Blocadren), tranylcypromine (Parnate), and other asthma, heart disease, or depression treatments are examples of such drugs.
• Ephedrine, phenylephrine, phenylpropanolamine, and pseudoephedrine are just a few of the over-the-counter medicines and vitamins to mention to your doctor and pharmacist. Be sure to carefully read labels on nonprescription goods that may contain these medications, such as diet pills and over-the-counter cold and asthma remedies. Even if you have never had an issue with these medications previously, do not take any of them without first consulting your doctor.
• Inform your physician if you now have or have ever had glaucoma, heart disease, high blood pressure, an overactive thyroid gland, diabetes, or seizures.
• If you are expecting a child, intend to get pregnant, or are a nursing mother, let your doctor know. Call your physician if you conceive while taking isoetharine.
• Tell the surgeon or dentist that you are using isoetharine if you are having surgery, including dental surgery.

What should I do if I forget a dose?

As soon as you recall, take the missed dose. Skip the missed dose and carry on with your regular dosing plan, nevertheless, if it is almost time for the subsequent dose. Never take two doses to make up for one that was missed.

What side effects can this medication cause?

Like any medication, isoetharine can have side effects. Here are some of the common and possible side effects associated with isoetharine:

• Tremor
• Nervousness
• Headache
• Irritable bowels
• Oral aridity
• Inflamed throat

Please see your physician right away if you suffer any of the following symptoms:

• Breathing becomes more tough.
• Heart rate that is quick or elevated
• The heartbeat is erratic
• Discomfort or chest pain

These are not all the possible side effects of ixazomib, and individual experiences may vary. It’s essential to discuss any concerns or potential side effects with your healthcare provider, who can provide more personalized information and guidance based on your specific medical history and condition.

What should I know about storage and disposal of this medication?

Store this medication out of children’s reach in the tightly closed, original container. It should not be kept in the bathroom. Store it at room temperature, away from sources of extreme heat and moisture. If the liquid is dark, pink, or yellow in color or if there are floating particles in it, do not use it. The aerosol container should not be punctured, and it should not be burned or disposed of in an incinerator.

All medications should be kept out of the sight and reach of children, as many of the containers (such as weekly pill containers and those for eye drops, lotions, patches, and inhalers) are not child-resistant and are simple for small children to open. Always lock safety caps and put the medication in a secure spot right away, up high and out of young children’s sight and reach, to prevent poisoning.

To make sure that pets, kids, and other people cannot take leftover pharmaceuticals, they should be disposed of in a specific manner. You shouldn’t flush this medication down the toilet, though. The best option to get rid of your medication is instead through a medication take-back program. To find out about take-back initiatives in your neighborhood, speak with your pharmacist or get in touch with your city’s waste/recycling department.

What other information should I know?

Do not miss any of your doctor’s or lab appointments. To determine how you react to isoetharine, your doctor will request a number of lab tests.

After using isoetharine, rinse your mouth thoroughly with water, chew gum, or suck sugarless hard candy to soothe dry mouth or throat irritation.

It’s important to clean inhalation devices frequently. Once per week, take the plastic mouthpiece out of the medicine container, wash it under warm running water, and thoroughly dry it.Use of your drug must be kept to yourself. If you have any queries regarding getting a prescription renewed, ask your pharmacist.

You should keep a written record of every drug you take, including prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medications, vitamins, minerals, and other dietary supplements. Every time you see a doctor or are admitted to the hospital, you should carry this list with you. Additionally, it is crucial to have this knowledge on hand in case of emergency.

Please note that the information provided here is for general knowledge and should not replace the specific instructions and advice given by your healthcare provider.