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  • Guaifenesin and theophylline

    Drug
    03/24/08, Healthwise

    Call your doctor right away if you experience nausea, vomiting, insomnia, restlessness, seizures, an increased heart rate, or a headache. These symptoms could be signs of too much theophylline in your blood.

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  • Salmeterol (inhalation)

    Drug
    09/11/08, Healthwise

    Asthma is usually treated with a combination of different drugs. To best treat your condition, use all of your medications as directed by your doctor. Do not change your doses or medication schedule without advice from your doctor.

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  • Montelukast

    Drug
    04/03/08, Healthwise

    Call your doctor right away if you feel that this medicine is not working as well as usual, or if it makes your condition worse. If it seems like you need to use more of any of your medications in a 24-hour period, talk with your doctor.

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  • Levalbuterol

    Drug
    08/03/05, Healthwise

    It is very important that you use nebulized levalbuterol properly, so that the medicine gets into the lungs. Talk to your doctor about proper nebulizer use.

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  • Formoterol

    Drug
    03/12/08, Healthwise

    Asthma is usually treated with a combination of different drugs. To best treat your condition, use all of your medications as directed by your doctor. Do not change your doses or medication schedule without advice from your doctor.

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  • Fluticasone and salmeterol (inhalation)

    Drug
    07/08/08, Healthwise

    Before using fluticasone and salmeterol, tell your doctor if you have a food or drug allergy, heart disease, high blood pressure, a seizure disorder, an infection, a weak immune system, diabetes, glaucoma, tuberculosis, osteoporosis, a thyroid disord

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  • Systemic corticosteroids for quick relief during asthma attacks

    Article
    05/15/07, Healthwise

    All corticosteroids reduce inflammation in the airways that carry air to the lungs (bronchial tubes). They also decrease the mucus made by the bronchial tubes and make it easier for you to breathe.

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  • Membrane stabilizers for cystic fibrosis

    Article
    06/26/07, Healthwise

    Normally, the body reacts to allergies or infections by releasing substances that cause inflammation. By preventing the release of these substances, membrane stabilizers help minimize inflammation. This helps keep breathing tubes clea

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  • Terbutaline (oral)

    Drug
    02/13/04, Healthwise

    Seek medical attention if you notice that you require more than your usual or more than the maximum amount of any asthma medication in a 24-hour period. An increased need for medication could be an early sign of a serious asthma attack.

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  • Bitolterol inhalation

    Drug
    02/13/04, Healthwise

    It is very important that you use your bitolterol inhaler or nebulizer properly, so that the medicine gets into your lungs. Your doctor may want you to use a spacer with your inhaler. Talk to your doctor about proper inhaler and nebulizer use.

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