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Brovana Information:

• What
This medicine is a long-acting beta-agonist bronchodilator used for long-term treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis and emphysema. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
• How
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. This medicine comes with a MEDICATION GUIDE approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Read it carefully each time you refill this medicine. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist any questions that you may have about this medicine. THIS MEDICINE SHOULD ONLY BE INHALED USING A NEBULIZER. Do NOT inject or swallow it. A health care provider will teach you how to use the nebulizer. Be sure you know what type of nebulizer to use with this medicine, and how to use it. Follow the procedures you are taught when you use a dose. Contact your health care provider if you have any questions. STORE THIS MEDICINE in the original foil pouch in a dry place. Do not remove from the foil pouch or the vial until right before use. IF THE MEDICINE CONTAINS PARTICLES, is cloudy or discolored, or if the vial is cracked or damaged in any way, do not use it. DO NOT MIX THIS MEDICINE WITH OTHER MEDICINES in your nebulizer machine. TO USE THIS MEDICINE, twist open the top of the vial and pour the entire contents into the nebulizer reservoir. CONNECT THE NEBULIZER RESERVOIR to the mouthpiece or face mask. CONNECT THE NEBULIZER to the compressor. Sit in a comfortable, upright position. PLACE THE MOUTHPIECE in your mouth (or put on the face mask) and turn on the nebulizer. BREATHE AS CALMLY, deeply, and evenly as possible until no more mist is formed in the nebulizer chamber (about 5 to 10 minutes). CLEAN THE NEBULIZER according to the instructions. Failure to properly clean the nebulizer could lead to bacteria entering the medicine. This may lead to an infection. To avoid bacteria entering the medicine, use the entire contents right after opening the vial for the first time. STORE THIS MEDICINE IN THE REFRIGERATOR, between 36 and 46 degrees F (2 and 8 degrees C). Do not freeze. UNOPENED POUCHES MAY BE STORED at room temperature between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C) for up to 6 weeks. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. If this medicine is stored at room temperature, throw it away after 6 weeks. DO NOT USE this medicine if it is past the expiration date on the container. KEEP THIS MEDICINE out of the reach of children and away from pets. CONTINUE TO USE THIS MEDICINE even if you feel well. Do not miss any doses. If you miss a dose of this medicine, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.
• Precautions
WARNING: LONG-ACTING BETA-AGONISTS SUCH AS THIS MEDICINE HAVE BEEN RARELY ASSOCIATED WITH AN INCREASED RISK OF ASTHMA-RELATED DEATH. Long-acting beta-agonists should not be used in asthma patients without another long-term asthma-control medicine (eg, inhaled corticosteroids). This medicine has not been approved to treat asthma. Safety and effectiveness of this medicine in patients with asthma have not been confirmed. Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with this medicine. INFORM YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE if you are using another medicine that has a long-acting beta-agonist (eg, salmeterol) in it. ADDITIONAL MONITORING OF YOUR DOSE OR CONDITION may be needed if you are taking beta-blockers (eg, propranolol), corticosteroids (eg, prednisone), diuretics (eg, furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide), linezolid, xanthines (eg, theophylline), or any medicine that may increase the risk of a certain type of irregular heartbeat (prolonged QT interval). Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure if any of your medicines may increase the risk of this type of irregular heartbeat. Tell your doctor if you are taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (eg, phenelzine) or a tricyclic antidepressant (eg, amitriptyline), or if you have taken either of these medicines within the last 14 days. DO NOT START OR STOP any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval. Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions, including a history of other breathing problems (eg, asthma), diabetes, heart problems (eg, fast or irregular heartbeat, heart blood vessel problems), liver problems, high blood pressure, low blood potassium levels, seizures, thyroid problems, allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding. Tell your doctor if you have recently been to an emergency room for breathing problems; have a history of frequent hospitalizations for breathing problems; have ever had life-threatening breathing problems; or have had an unusual reaction to a sympathomimetic medicine (eg, albuterol, pseudoephedrine), such as fast or irregular heartbeat, overexcitement, or severe trouble sleeping. Tell your doctor if you have high blood or urine ketone levels. USE OF THIS MEDICINE IS NOT RECOMMENDED if you are having severe breathing problems (eg, sudden, severe onset or worsening of COPD symptoms such as chest tightness, cough, shortness of breath, wheezing), you have asthma and you are not currently using a long-term asthma-control medicine (eg, inhaled corticosteroids), or if you have asthma that is already well controlled with the use of a long-term asthma-control medicine. Use of this medicine in CHILDREN is not recommended. Discuss with your doctor the risks and benefits of giving this medicine to your child. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about using this medicine.
• Side Effects
SIDE EFFECTS that may occur while taking this medicine include: back pain; diarrhea; dry mouth; headache; nausea; nervousness; stuffy nose; tiredness; tremor; trouble sleeping; vomiting. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION RIGHT AWAY if any of these SEVERE side effects occur: chest pain; fainting; fast or irregular heartbeat; fever, chills, or persistent sore throat; leg swelling; muscle pain, weakness, or cramps; new or worsening breathing problems (eg, increased chest tightness, coughing, shortness of breath, wheezing); severe or persistent headache, dizziness, light-headedness, tremor, or nervousness; severe or persistent nausea or vomiting; sluggishness; symptoms of high blood sugar (eg, increased thirst, urination, or hunger; unusual weakness or drowsiness; confusion); or trouble speaking. AN ALLERGIC REACTION to this medicine is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat; or unusual hoarseness. This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
• Overdose
IF OVERDOSE IS SUSPECTED, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include chest pain; fainting; fast breathing; fast or irregular heartbeat; muscle pain, weakness, or cramps; seizures; severe or persistent dizziness, dry mouth, fatigue, headache, lightheadedness, nausea, nervousness, trouble sleeping, tremors, or vomiting; severe or unusual drowsiness; shortness of breath; sluggishness; symptoms of high blood sugar (eg, increased thirst, hunger, or urination; drowsiness; flushing of the skin; confusion; fruit-like breath odor).
• Additional Info
If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor. DO NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others for whom it was not prescribed. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. IF USING THIS MEDICINE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, obtain refills before your supply runs out. CHECK WITH YOUR PHARMACIST about how to dispose of unused medicine.