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Pronunciation |
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(eye
soe proe TER e nole & fen il
EF rin) |
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U.S. Brand
Names |
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Duo-Medihaler®
Aerosol |
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Generic
Available |
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No |
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Synonyms |
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Phenylephrine and Isoproterenol |
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Pharmacological Index |
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Adrenergic Agonist Agent |
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Use |
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Treatment of bronchospasm associated with acute and chronic bronchial asthma,
bronchitis, pulmonary emphysema, and bronchiectasis |
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Pregnancy Risk
Factor |
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C |
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Usual Dosage |
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Daily maintenance: 1-2 inhalations 4-6 times/day, no more than 2 inhalations
at any one time or more than 6 in any 1 hour within 24
hours |
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Dental Health: Local
Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor
Precautions |
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No information available to require special precautions |
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Dental Health:
Effects on Dental Treatment |
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No effects or complications reported |
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Patient
Information |
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See individual agents. Pregnancy/breast-feeding precautions: Inform
prescriber if you are or intend to get pregnant. Consult prescriber if
breast-feeding. |
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Dosage Forms |
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Aerosol: Each actuation releases isoproterenol hydrochloride 0.16 mg and
phenylephrine bitartrate 0.24 mg (15 mL, 22.5
mL) |
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