Primatene Mist
Primatene® Mist
(epinephrine) for Inhalation
This product available OTC
Warnings
Asthma alert: Because asthma can be life threatening, see a doctor if you
- are not better in 20 minutes
- get worse
- need 12 inhalations in any day
- use more than 9 inhalations a day for more than 3 days a week
- have more than 2 asthma attacks in a week
For Inhalation only
DRUG DESCRIPTION
Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each inhalation)
Epinephrine 0.22 mg with the purpose of being a Bronchodilator.
Inactive Ingredients
ascorbic acid, dehydrated alcohol (34%), dichlorodifluoromethane (CFC 12), dichlorotetrafluoroethane (CFC 114), hydrochloric acid, nitric acid, purified water
What are the precautions when taking epinephrine for inhalation (Primatene Mist)?
Before taking epinephrine, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to similar bronchodilators (e.g., albuterol, levalbuterol, salmeterol); or to sympathomimetic drugs (e.g., pseudoephedrine); or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.
If you have any of the following health problems, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this product: heart disease (e.g., high blood pressure, abnormal heart rhythm, coronary insufficiency), seizures, overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), diabetes, low blood potassium level (hypokalemia), glaucoma (narrow-angle), Parkinson's disease, urination problems (e.g., trouble urinating due to...
Last reviewed on RxList: 11/6/2008
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.
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