Warnings


What may interact with Asthmanefrin?

Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:

-MAOIs like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate

This medicine may also interact with the following medications:

-aminophylline
-atomoxetine
-caffeine
-entacapone
-epinephrine
-medicines for high blood pressure or heart disease
-medicines for colds or congestion, like phenylephrine or pseudoephedrine
-medicines for depression, anxiety, or psychotic disturbances
-medicines for weight loss including some herbal products
-other inhaled medicines for asthma, like albuterol or levalbuterol
-stimulant medicines for attention disorders, weight loss, or to stay awake
-theophylline
-tolcapone
-thyroid hormones

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Asthmanefrin?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

-have a previous hospitalization for asthma
-diabetes
-glaucoma
-heart disease or irregular heartbeat
-high blood pressure
-pheochromocytoma
-prostate trouble
-seizures
-stroke
-taken an MAOI like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, or Parnate in last 14 days
-thyroid disease
-an unusual or allergic reaction to racepinephrine, epinephrine, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using Asthmanefrin?

Tell your doctor or health care professional if your symptoms do not improve. Call your doctor right away if your asthma gets worse while you are using this medicine.

Asthma can be a life threatening condition. Notify your health care provider if asthma does not improve in 20 minutes, if the symptoms get worse, if you need more than 12 racepinephrine inhalations in 24 hours, if you use more than 9 inhalations in 24 hours for more than 3 days a week, or if you have more than two asthma attacks per week.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children.

Store at cool temperature between 36 and 77 degrees F (2 to 25 degrees C). Do not freeze. Protect from light. Keep the foil pouch sealed until the time of use. Do not use if the foil pouch has been opened before the time of use. Do not use the medicine if it is brown in color or if product color is pinkish or darker than slightly yellow. Do not use if the medicine is cloudy or contains particles. Discard any opened, unused solution.