How do you administer Xopenex?
While breathing in deeply and slowly through your mouth, fully depress the top of the metal canister with your middle finger. Immediately after the puff is delivered, release your finger from the canister and remove the inhaler from your mouth. Hold your breath for 10 seconds, if possible.
How is Xopenex prescribed?
Dosage of Xopenex for bronchospasm For people ages 12 years and older, the typical dosage of Xopenex is 0.63 mg, taken up to three times daily (every 6 to 8 hours) with a nebulizer. The typical dosage for children ages 6 through 11 years is described below, in the section “Pediatric dosing.”
How is levalbuterol administered?
Levalbuterol Dosage and Administration Levalbuterol Inhalation Solution, USP is for oral inhalation only. Administer by nebulization using with a standard jet nebulizer (with a face mask or mouthpiece) connected to an air compressor.
How often can I use my Xopenex inhaler?
Inhale this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor, usually every 4 to 6 hours as needed. If two inhalations are prescribed, wait at least 1 minute between them. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.
How do you dilute Xopenex?
Xopenex (levalbuterol HCl) Inhalation Solution Concentrate supplied in 0.5 mL unit-dose vials should be diluted with sterile normal saline before administration by nebulization.
How do you dilute levalbuterol?
Dilute with sterile normal saline before administration. Administer by nebulization using with a standard jet nebulizer Levalbuterol inhalation solution (concentrate) is for oral inhalation only. Dilute with sterile normal saline before administration.
Should levalbuterol be administered first?
Administer 1 puff at a time. If the patient is using other inhalers, instruct them to use levalbuterol first and wait 5 minutes, then use other inhalers as directed. After administration, instruct patient to rinse mouth with water to minimize dry mouth.
Can you use Xopenex every day?
What happens if I use my Xopenex (levalbuterol) inhaler too much? If you take too many puffs or use your inhaler more than 6 times in a day, you are more likely to have side effects like shakiness or heart problems.
How many hours does Xopenex last?
The action of XOPENEX HFA should last for 4 to 6 hours. Do not use XOPENEX HFA more frequently than recommended.
Does Xopenex have to be diluted?
Xopenex (levalbuterol HCl) Inhalation Solution Concentrate should be diluted with sterile normal saline before administration by nebulization.
How do you use Xopenex nebulizer?
Put the mouthpiece into your mouth and close your lips. Breathe in slowly while pushing down on the canister. Hold your breath for 10 seconds, then breathe out slowly. If you use more than one inhalation at a time, wait at least 1 minute before using the second inhalation and shake the inhaler again.
Is Xopenex stronger than albuterol?
ProAir HFA (albuterol) Makes it easier to breathe if you have asthma, bronchitis, or emphysema. Xopenex (levalbuterol) inhaler is very effective at relieving acute asthma attakcs in more moderate to severe airway conditions, but is more expensive. Makes it easier to breathe.
How does Xopenex work?
Xopenex works by relaxing the smooth muscles around the lungs, usually within a few minutes of taking the medication. Xopenex is available both as an inhaler as well as in a solution form delivered via a nebulizer machine. Xopenex is the active isomer of albuterol (called R-albuterol or levalbuterol).
How do I contact Xopenex for medical information?
For medical information, call 1-800-932-5676. Xopenex is a registered trademark of Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc. and is used under license. Principal Display Panel Text for Pouch Label:
Is Xopenex a registered trademark?
Xopenex is a registered trademark of Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc. and is used under license. Principal Display Panel Text for Pouch Label: Xopenex® NDC 17478-172-12 Inhalation Solution 0.31 mg/3 mL* *Potency expressed as levalbuterol Principal Display Panel Text for Carton Label: 0.31 mg/3 mL
Is Xopenex safe for adults and children?
Xopenex solution is for use in adults and children 6 years of age and older. Xopenex HFA aerosol is for use in adults and children 4 years of age and older.