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Get help right away. • urn:lims:b498:s2698623 Chest pain or pressure or a fast heartbeat. • urn:lims:b498:s2699112 Very nervous and excitable. • urn:lims:b498:s2698996 Peak flow measurement low. • urn:lims:b498:s2698603 Any rash. • urn:lims:b498:s2698977 Side effect or health problem is not better or you are feeling worse. How is this drug best taken? urn:lims:b498:s2705423 Puffer (inhaler): • urn:lims:b498:s2694876 Follow how to take this drug as you have been told by your doctor. Do not use more than you were told to use. • urn:lims:b498:s2695122 If working out or playing sports causes signs, use right before doing it. • urn:lims:b498:s2694895 For breathing in only by a puffer (inhaler) or as a liquid (solution) by a special machine (nebulizer) into the lungs. • urn:lims:b498:s2695625 Shake puffer (inhaler) well before use. • urn:lims:b498:s2695530 Prepare puffer (inhaler) before first use or when puffer has not been used for more than 2 weeks. Spray 4 test sprays into the air. • urn:lims:b498:s2694373 A spacer may be used with the puffer (inhaler) for easy use. • urn:lims:b498:s2695186 If you are using more than 1 type of puffer (inhaler), ask your doctor which puffer to use first. • urn:lims:b498:s2695599 Rinse out mouth after each use. • urn:lims:b498:s2694582 Have your puffer (inhaler) use checked with your doctor at each visit. Read and follow facts on how to use the puffer. Make sure you use the puffer the right way. urn:lims:b498:s2705490 Oral: • urn:lims:b498:s2695801 Take tablet/syrup with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach. • urn:lims:b498:s2695322 Long-acting products: Swallow whole. Do not chew, break, or crush. urn:lims:b498:s2705429 Shot: • urn:lims:b498:s2695989 It is given as a shot into a vein over a period of time. What do I do if I miss a dose? • urn:lims:b498:s2696563 Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it. • urn:lims:b498:s2696496 If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. • urn:lims:b498:s2696540 Many times this drug is taken on an as needed basis. How do I store and/or throw out this drug? • urn:lims:b498:s2699336 Store at room temperature. • urn:lims:b498:s2699266 Store in a dry place. Do not store in a bathroom. • urn:lims:b498:s2699625 Throw away the puffer (inhaler) after the most number of sprays have been used, even if it feels like there is more drug in the can.

• urn:lims:b498:s2696540 Many times this drug is taken on an as needed basis. How do I store and/or throw out this drug? • urn:lims:b498:s2699336 Store at room temperature. • urn:lims:b498:s2699266 Store in a dry place. Do not store in a bathroom. • urn:lims:b498:s2699625 Throw away the puffer (inhaler) after the most number of sprays have been used, even if it feels like there is more drug in the can. • urn:lims:b498:s2699166 Do not use if solution changes color. • urn:lims:b498:s2699585 The shot will be given to you in a hospital or doctor's office. You will not store it at home. General drug facts • urn:lims:b259:s2699675 If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor. • urn:lims:b259:s2699673 Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs. • urn:lims:b259:s2699678 Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets. • urn:lims:b259:s2699709 If you have any questions about this drug, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider. • urn:lims:b259:s3302581 In Canada, take any unused drugs to the pharmacy. Also, visit file://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hl-vs/iyh-vsv/med/disposal-defaire-eng.php#th to learn about the right way to get rid of unused drugs. • urn:lims:b259:s2699677 Keep a list of all your drugs (prescription, natural products, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this list to your doctor. • urn:lims:b259:s2699671 These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. • urn:lims:b259:s2699683 Talk with the doctor before starting any new drug, including prescription or OTC, natural products, or vitamins. Use of UpToDate is subject to the Subscription and License Agreement . Topic 12455 Version 43.0 © 2013 UpToDate, Inc. All rights reserved. | Subscription and License Agreement | Release: 21.4 - C21.36 Licensed to: Southeast Alabama Med Ctr | Support Tag: [0504-115.66.252.144-C264CC6E5B-S244013.14]