Levalbuterol (Xopenex) is a broncholidator.

Levalbuterol (Xopenex) solution is to be inhaled using a nebulizer.

Consult your doctor and use exactly as directed.

Consult a paediatrician for the use of this medicine in children.

If you notice any of the symptoms listed below or any other symptoms which seem severe/persistent contact your doctor immediately.

•skin rash or hives
•swelling of the tongue, face, or lips with difficulty breathing, difficulty swallowing, hoarseness, or tightening of the throat (angioedema)
•difficulty breathing or wheezing which increases or does not go away
•dizziness or fainting spell
•chest pain or palpitations (fast, pounding heartbeat)
•fast or irregular heartbeat
•fever
•headache (severe)
•increased blood pressure
•muscle cramps or weakness
•numbness in fingers or toes
•vomiting

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to the formulation of this medication or any other medication in any other form.

•arsenic trioxide
•astemizole
•bepridil
•beta-blockers, often used for high blood pressure or heart problems
•caffeine
•certain antibiotics (such as clarithromycin, erythromycin, gatifloxacin, gemifloxacin, grepafloxacin, levofloxacin, linezolid, moxifloxacin, sparfloxacin)
•chloroquine
•cisapride
•droperidol
•halofantrine
•levomethadyl
•medicines for colds and breathing difficulties
•medicines for heart disease or high blood pressure
•medicines known as MAO inhibitors, such as phenelzine (Nardil®), tranylcypromine (Parnate®), isocarboxazid (Marplan®), and selegiline (Carbex®, Eldepryl®)
•medicines to control heart rhythm (examples: amiodarone, disopyramide, dofetilide, flecainide, procainamide, quinidine, sotalol)
•medicines for treating depression or mental illness (amoxapine, haloperidol, maprotiline, pimozide, phenothiazines, risperidone, sertindole, tricyclic antidepressants, ziprasidone)
•methadone
•pentamidine
•probucol
•some medicines for weight loss (including some herbal products, ephedra, ephedrine, dextroamphetamine)
•steroid hormones such as dexamethasone, cortisone, hydrocortisone
•terfenadine
•theophylline
•thyroid hormones
•water pills or diuretics

Inform your doctor about any other medication you may be taking in any other form.

In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.

Drink plenty of water.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breast feeding or planning to conceive.

If you conceive whilst on a course with Levalbuterol (Xopenex) inform your doctor immediately.

If you need to undergo any kind of surgery, inform your doctor you are taking Levalbuterol (Xopenex).

Discard the vial, if the Levalbuterol (Xopenex) liquid is not colorless.

Do not double doses to make up for a missed dose.

Levalbuterol (Xopenex) used in the treatment of wheezing, asthma, chronic bronchitis.

Levalbuterol (Xopenex) medication maked breathing easier by opening up the air passage.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Store in a cool dry place, away from heat and moisture.

Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had :

•diabetes
•heart disease, or irregular heartbeat
•high blood pressure
•low blood levels of potassium
•lung disease
•pheochromocytoma
•seizures (convulsions)
•thyroid disease
•an unusual or allergic reaction to albuterol, levalabuterol, sulfites, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
•pregnant or trying to get pregnant
•breast-feeding