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Indications

Xopenex (levalbuterol) is a prescription medication used for the treatment of bronchospasm in adults, adolescents, and children 6 years of age and older with reversible obstructive airway disease, which includes asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Xopenex is a short-acting bronchodilator that works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and increasing airflow to the lungs, making it easier to breathe.

Use and Dosage

Read the Patient Information Leaflet available from your pharmacist before you start using this medication and each time you get a refill. This product is used with a special machine called a nebulizer that changes the solution to a fine mist that you breathe in. Consult your doctor, pharmacist, or respiratory therapist on how to inhale this medication properly with this equipment. If a child is using this equipment, a parent or other responsible adult should supervise the child.

This product should be clear and colorless. Before using, check this product visually for particles or discoloration. If either is present, do not use the liquid.

This product does not require any mixing before use unless your doctor instructs you otherwise. This medication is inhaled into the lungs using a nebulizer as directed by your doctor, usually 3 times a day. Each treatment usually takes about 5 to 15 minutes. Use this medication only through a nebulizer. Do not swallow or inject the solution. Do not mix with other medications in the nebulizer. To prevent infections, clean the nebulizer and mouthpiece/face mask according to the manufacturer’s directions.

Dosage is based on your medical condition, age, and response to treatment. Do not increase your dose or use this drug more often than prescribed without your doctor’s approval. Using too much of this medication will increase your risk of serious (possibly fatal) side effects.

Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to Xopenex: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have:

• Wheezing, choking, or other breathing problems after using this medicine
• Pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest
• Worsening asthma symptoms
• Low potassium-leg cramps, constipation, irregular heartbeats, fluttering in your chest, extreme thirst, increased urination, numbness or tingling, muscle weakness or limp feeling

Common Xopenex side effects include:

• Dizziness, nervousness, tremors
• Runny nose, sore throat
• Chest pain or tightness, irregular heartbeats
• Pain
• Vomiting

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur.

Cautions

Before using levalbuterol, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to similar bronchodilators (such as albuterol, metaproterenol, salmeterol); or to sympathomimetic drugs (such as epinephrine, pseudoephedrine); or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of heart disease (such as irregular heartbeat, angina, heart attack), high blood pressure, seizures, and diabetes.

This drug may make you dizzy. Alcohol or marijuana (cannabis) can make you dizzier. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs alertness until you can do it safely. Limit alcoholic beverages. Talk to your doctor if you are using marijuana (cannabis).

Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).

During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

It is unknown if this drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.

Form and Strengths

Xopenex is available in the following form and strengths:

Levalbuterol Nebules:

• 1.25 mg

FAQ

What other drugs will affect Xopenex?

Tell your doctor if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine, and others.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Use the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention. An overdose of levalbuterol can be fatal.

What should I avoid while using Xopenex?

Avoid situations that may make your condition worse such as exercising in cold, dry air; smoking; breathing in dust; and exposure to allergens such as pet fur.

Resources:

1. https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-17125/xopenex-inhalation/details
2. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=7e2644e6-36c5-4988-8e52-bec90e2cd2f0
3. https://www.drugs.com/xopenex.html#side-effects