Levalbuterol Tartrate (Xopenex HFA) Tips from Pharmacists

• Make sure you understand how to use the inhaler and nebulizer solution correctly.

• Shake the inhaler well before use.

• Before using your inhaler for the first time or for the first time after more than 3 days, you should prime it by spraying it into the air 4 times.

• If you are having a hard time using the inhaler, talk to your healthcare professional about using a spacer (this device attaches to the inhaler and makes it easier to use).

• If your asthma or COPD symptoms are not well controlled on the prescribed dose of levalbuterol tartrate, tell your doctor. Do not increase the dose without consulting your doctor.

• This medication will control your symptoms but it won’t cure your condition. Use levalbuterol tartrate regularly as prescribed. Do not stop using the medicine without talking to your doctor.