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Primatene Asthma


Generic Name: Ephedrine/Guaifenesin Tablets (eh-FED-rin/gwye-FEN-ah-sin)
Brand Name: Primatene Asthma

Primatene Asthma is used for:

Relieving congestion, cough, and throat and airway irritation due to colds, flu, or hay fever. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Primatene Asthma is a decongestant and expectorant combination. It works by constricting blood vessels, reducing swelling in the nasal passages, and thinning and loosening mucus in the airway. This allows you to breathe more easily and makes coughs more productive.

Do NOT use Primatene Asthma if:

  • you are allergic to any ingredient in Primatene Asthma
  • you have severe high blood pressure, rapid heartbeat, or other severe heart problems (eg, heart blood vessel disease)
  • you have taken furazolidone or a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor (eg, phenelzine) within the last 14 days

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Primatene Asthma :

Some medical conditions may interact with Primatene Asthma . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

  • if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
  • if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
  • if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
  • if you have a fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat
  • if you have a history of adrenal gland problems (eg, tumor), heart problems, high blood pressure, diabetes, heart blood vessel problems, stroke, glaucoma, an enlarged prostate or other prostate problems, seizures, or an overactive thyroid
  • if you have chronic cough

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Primatene Asthma . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

  • Beta-blockers (eg, propranolol), catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) inhibitors (eg, tolcapone), furazolidone, indomethacin, MAO inhibitors (eg, phenelzine), or tricyclic antidepressants (eg, amitriptyline) because the risk of side effects from Primatene Asthma may be increased
  • Digoxin or droxidopa because the risk of irregular heartbeat or heart attack may be increased
  • Bromocriptine because the risk of side effects may be increased by Primatene Asthma
  • Guanethidine, guanadrel, mecamylamine, methyldopa, or reserpine because their effectiveness may be decreased by Primatene Asthma

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Primatene Asthma may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Primatene Asthma :

Use Primatene Asthma as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

  • Primatene Asthma may be taken with or without food.
  • Take Primatene Asthma with a full glass of water unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
  • If you miss a dose of Primatene Asthma , take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Primatene Asthma .

Important safety information:

  • Primatene Asthma may cause dizziness. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to Primatene Asthma . Using Primatene Asthma alone, with certain other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or perform other potentially dangerous tasks.
  • Do not take appetite suppressants while you are taking Primatene Asthma without checking with your doctor.
  • Primatene Asthma contains ephedrine. Before you begin taking any new prescription or nonprescription medicine, read the ingredients to see if it also contains ephedrine. If it does or if you are uncertain, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
  • Do NOT exceed the recommended dose or take Primatene Asthma for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor.
  • If your symptoms do not improve within 5 to 7 days or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
  • Primatene Asthma may interfere with certain lab test results. Make sure that all of your doctors and laboratory personnel know that you are taking Primatene Asthma .
  • Before you have any medical or dental treatments, emergency care, or surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are using Primatene Asthma .
  • Use Primatene Asthma with caution in the ELDERLY because they may be more sensitive to its effects.
  • Caution is advised when using Primatene Asthma in CHILDREN because they may be more sensitive to its effects.
  • PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant while taking Primatene Asthma , discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Primatene Asthma during pregnancy. It is unknown if Primatene Asthma is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Primatene Asthma .

Possible side effects of Primatene Asthma :

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Dizziness; excitability; headache; nausea; nervousness or anxiety; trouble sleeping; weakness.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); difficulty urinating; fast or irregular heartbeat; hallucinations; seizures; severe dizziness, lightheadedness, or headache; tremor.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center ( http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include blurred vision; confusion; hallucinations; seizures; severe dizziness, lightheadedness, or headache; severe drowsiness; unusually fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; vomiting.

Proper storage of Primatene Asthma :

Store Primatene Asthma at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Primatene Asthma out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

  • If you have any questions about Primatene Asthma , please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
  • Primatene Asthma is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
  • If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Primatene Asthma . If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

Issue Date: November 1, 2006
Database Edition 06.4.1.002
Copyright © 2006 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.




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