What is isoproterenol inhalation?
Isoproterenol is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing muscles in the airways to improve breathing.
Isoproterenol inhalation is used to treat conditions such as asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema.
Isoproterenol inhalation may also be used for conditions other than those listed in this medication guide.
What is the most important information I should know about isoproterenol inhalation?
It is important to use the isoproterenol inhaler properly, so that the medicine gets into the lungs. Your doctor may want you to use a spacer with the inhaler. Talk to your doctor about proper inhaler use.
Seek medical attention if you notice that you require more than your usual or more than the maximum amount of any asthma medication in a 24-hour period. An increased need for medication could be an early sign of a serious asthma attack.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using isoproterenol inhalation?
Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you have
heart disease or high blood pressure;
epilepsy or a seizure disorder;
diabetes;
an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism); or
liver or kidney disease.
You may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.
Isoproterenol inhalation is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether it will be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not use this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.
It is not known whether isoproterenol passes into breast milk. Do not use isoproterenol inhalation without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.