Drug
Levalbuterol
Pronounced
"lev-al-BYOU-ter-ohl"
Notes
Do not share this medication with others.
Lab and/or medical tests (such as blood pressure, heart rate, EKG) may be done while you are using this medication. Keep all medical and lab appointments. Consult your doctor for more details.
Avoid triggers such as smoke, pollen, pet dander, dust, and mold that can worsen breathing problems. Because the flu virus can also worsen breathing problems, ask your doctor or pharmacist if you should have a flu shot every year.
Storage
Store at room temperature away from light and heat. Keep vials in the foil pouch until ready to use. Once the foil pouch is opened, this medication expires after 2 weeks. If the vials are removed from the foil pouch and not used right away, protect them from light and use within 1 week. Keep all medications away from children and pets.
Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.