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ISOETHARINE
BRAND & GENERIC NAMES
Arm-a-Med Isoetharine
Beta-2
Bisorine
Bronkometer
Bronkosol
Dey-Dose Isoetharine
Dey-Dose Isoetharine S/F
Dey-Lute Isoetharine
Dilabron
Disorine
Dispos-a Med Isoetharine
BASIC INFORMATION
Habit forming? No
Prescription needed? Yes
Available as generic? Yes
Drug class: Sympathomimetic
(bronchodilator)
USES
Eases breathing difficulty from bronchial asthma attacks,
bronchitis and emphysema.
DOSAGE & USAGE INFORMATION
How to take:
Aerosol -- Use only as directed on label. Don't inhale medicine
more than twice per dose unless otherwise directed by doctor.
When to take:
As needed, no more often than every 3 hours.
If you forget a dose:
Take as soon as you remember if you need it. Never double dose.
What drug does:
Dilates constricted bronchial tubes so air can pass.
Time lapse before drug works:
1 to 2 minutes.
Don't take with:
Any other medicines, even over-the-counter drugs such as cough
and cold medicines, nose drops, diet pills, laxatives or
caffeine, without consulting your doctor.
OVERDOSE
SYMPTOMS:
Nervousness, anxiety, dizziness, palpitations, tremor, rapid
heartbeat, spasm of bronchial tubes, cardiac arrest.
WHAT TO DO:
Dial 0 (operator) or 911 (emergency) for an ambulance or
medical help. Then give first aid immediately.
If the child is unconscious and not breathing, give mouth-to-
mouth breathing. If there is no heartbeat, use cardiac massage
and mouth-to-mouth breathing (CPR). Don't try to make the child
vomit. If you can't get help quickly, take the child to nearest
emergency facility.
See EMERGENCY INFORMATION.
POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS
SYMPTOMS WHAT TO DO
Life-threatening:
None expected.
Common:
Dizziness, agitation, Continue. Call doctor
headache, insomnia, when convenient.
nausea, fast or
pounding heartbeat.
Infrequent:
Constriction of Discontinue. Call
bronchial tubes, doctor right away.
particularly after
overuse.
Weakness. Continue. Call doctor when
convenient.
Rare:
None expected.
WARNINGS & PRECAUTIONS
Don't take if:
You are allergic to any sympathomimetic drug.
You have a heart-rhythm disorder.
You have taken MAO inhibitors in past 2 weeks.
Before you start, consult your doctor:
If you use epinephrine for asthma.
If you have diabetes.
If you have an overactive thyroid gland.
If you take a digitalis preparation, have high blood pressure
or heart disease.
Pregnancy:
No proven harm to unborn child. Avoid if possible.
Infants & children:
Don't give to infants younger than 2. For older children, use
only under medical supervision.
Prolonged use:
No age-related problems expected.
Skin & sunlight:
No age-related problems expected.
Driving or hazardous activities:
No age-related problems expected. Use caution if you feel
nervous or dizzy.
Discontinuing:
Discontinue if drug fails to provide relief. Don't increase
dose or frequency.
Others:
May increase blood-and urine-sugar levels, particularly in
diabetics.
POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS
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| Antidepressants, |
Increased |
| tricyclic (TCA, |
isoetharine effect. |
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| Beta-adrenergic |
Decreased effects of |
| blockers (see |
both drugs. |
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| Ephedrine |
Increased ephedrine effect. |
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Excessive heart stimulation. |
| Epinephrine |
Excessive heart stimulation. |
| Isoproterenol |
Excessive heart stimulation. |
| MAO inhibitors |
Dangerous mixture. |
| (see Drugs Glossary) |
Avoid. |
| Nitrates |
Possible decreased effects of both |
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drugs. |
| Theophylline |
Possible increased effect and |
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toxicity of both drugs. |
POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES
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| Tobacco: |
None expected. |
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