Brovana (Arformoterol Tartrate Inhalation Solution) Patient Information: Missed a Dose and What Should I Avoid at RxList

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May 25, 2012

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Brovana Patient Information including If I Miss a Dose

What happens if I miss a dose (Brovana)?

Skip the missed dose and wait until your next regularly scheduled dose. Do not use two doses at the same time. It is important to use arformoterol inhalation regularly to get the most benefit. Get your prescription refilled before you run out of medicine completely.

What happens if I overdose (Brovana)?

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine. An overdose of arformoterol inhalation can be fatal.

Symptoms of an arformoterol overdose may include chest pain, fast or irregular heartbeats, nervousness, tremor, muscle cramps, feeling light-headed, and fainting.

What should I avoid while using arformoterol inhalation (Brovana)?

Do not use a second long-acting inhaled bronchodilator such as formoterol (Foradil) or salmeterol (Serevent, Advair) unless your doctor has told you to.

What other drugs will affect arformoterol inhalation (Brovana)?

Before using arformoterol inhalation, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:

aminophylline (Truphylline) or theophylline (Elixophyllin, Respbid, Slo-Bid, Theo-Dur, Uniphyl);
antibiotics such as azithromycin (Zithromax), clarithromycin (Biaxin), erythromycin (E-Mycin, E.E.S., Erythrocin, Ery-Tab), sparfloxacin (Zagam), or telithromycin (Ketek);
antidepressants such as amitriptyline (Elavil, Etrafon), clomipramine (Anafranil), desipramine (Norpramin), imipramine (Janimine, Tofranil), or nortriptyline (Pamelor);
a beta-blocker such as atenolol (Tenormin), labetalol (Normodyne, Trandate), metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol), propranolol (Inderal, InnoPran), sotalol (Betapace), and others;
a diuretic (water pill) such as amiloride (Midamor, Moduretic), furosemide (Lasix), hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ, HydroDiuril, Hyzaar, Lopressor, Vasoretic, Zestoretic), spironolactone (Aldactazide, Aldactone), triamterene (Dyrenium, Maxzide, Dyazide), and others;
heart rhythm medicine such as amiodarone (Cordarone, Pacerone), dofetilide (Tikosyn), disopyramide (Norpace), procainamide (Procan, Pronestyl), or quinidine (Cardioquin, Quinaglute);
an MAO inhibitor such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), tranylcypromine (Parnate), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), or selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam);
narcotic medication such as fentanyl (Actiq, Duragesic, Ionsys), hydrocodone (Lortab, Vicodin), hydromorphone (Dilaudid), methadone (Dolophine, Methadose), morphine (Kadian, MS Contin), oxycodone (OxyContin, Percocet), propoxyphene (Darvocet, Darvon); or
steroids (prednisone and others).

If you are using any of these drugs, you may not be able to use arformoterol, or you may need dosage adjustments or special tests during treatment.

There may be other drugs not listed that can affect arformoterol inhalation. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

Your pharmacist has information about arformoterol inhalation written for health professionals that you may read.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.

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