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Tornalate, Who is this for, Drug Digest:"Bitolterol is used to prevent and treat wheezing, shortness of breath, and troubled breathing caused by asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and other lung diseases. It relaxes and opens air passages in the lungs, making it easier to breathe. This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information."
http://www.drugdigest.org/DD/PrintablePages/Monograph/0,7765,81,00.html

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Tornalate, What is the most important information I should know about bitolterol inhalation, Drugs.com:"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.

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."
http://www.drugs.com/xq/cfm/pageid_0/htm_D00754A1.htm/type_mtm/tgid_36/bn_Tornalate/qx/index.htm

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Bitolterol Inhalation, Who should not use bitolterol inhalation, LaurusHealth.com:"Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you have:

heart disease or high blood pressure,
epilepsy or another seizure disorder,
diabetes,
an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), or
any type of liver or kidney disease.

You may require a lower dose or special monitoring during therapy with bitolterol inhalation if you have any of the conditions listed above."
http://www.laurushealth.com/library/healthguide/drugguide/topic.asp?HWID=multumd00754a1

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Bitolterol, Reasons to call healthcare provider immediately, Medformation.com:"Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; tightness in the chest; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Unable to get breathing attach under control.
Very nervous and excitable.
Chest pains, fast heartbeats, shortness of breath, or decreased ability to walk.
Any rash.
No improvement in condition or feeling worse."
http://www.medformation.com/mf/CAM.nsf/consdrugs/Bitolterolcd.html

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Bitolterol Oral Inhalation, How should this medicine be used, MEDLINEplus:"Biltolterol comes as an aerosol to inhale by mouth. It usually is taken as needed to relieve symptoms or every 8 hours to prevent symptoms. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Use bitolterol exactly as directed. Do not use more or less of it or use it more often than prescribed by your doctor. If you are using bitolterol as needed to relieve symptoms of asthma attacks, do not use more than 3 puffs every 6 hours or 2 puffs every 4 hours."
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a685033.html

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Bitolterol Mesylate, Action/Kinetics, Nurses PDR:"Prodrug converted by esterases in the body to the active colterol. Colterol combines with beta-2-adrenergic receptors, producing dilation of bronchioles. Minimal beta-1-adrenergic activity. Onset following inhalation: 2-4 min. Time to peak effect: 30-60 min. Duration: 5-8 hr."
http://www.nursespdr.com/members/database/ndrhtml/bitolterolmesylate.html

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Bitolterol Inhalation Solution-Oral, Side Effects, PersonalMd.com:"Shakiness, nervousness, headache, dizziness (and rarely drowsiness) or throat irritation may occur. If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. Unlikely but report promptly any unusually fast, slow or irregular heartbeats. Very unlikely but report promptly any chest discomfort, tingling or numbness, mood changes, unsteadiness or cough. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching, swelling, dizziness or trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist."
http://www.personalmd.com/drgdb/1247.htm

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Bitolterol Inhalation, What is bitolterol inhalation, RXlist;"Bitolterol is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing muscles in the airways to improve breathing.

Bitolterol inhalation is used to treat asthma.

Bitolterol inhalation may also be used for conditions other than those listed in this medication guide."
http://www.rxlist.com/frame/display.cgi?drug=TORNALATE

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Bitolterol, How is it best taken, USAdrug.com:"For inhaling (puffing) only by an inhaler or as a liquid (solution) through a special machine (nebulizer) into the lungs. Shake inhaler well before using.

Follow directions given by healthcare provider. Do not go over maximally recommended daily dose.

Spacer can be used with inhaler to get all of medicine.

Check inhaler use with healthcare provider at each visit. Using the inhaler the right way is very important.

If you are using more than one type of inhaler, use bitolterol first then others."
http://www.usadrug.com/IMCAccess/ConsDrugs/Bitolterolcd.shtml

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Bitolterol Mesylate, Range and Frequency, Whole Health Md:"To treat bronchial asthma and bronchospasm; use it when needed to relieve breathing difficulty: 1 or 2 inhalations at an interval of 1 to 3 minutes, with a third inhalation 2 to 3 minutes later if needed. To prevent bronchospasm: Usually 2 inhalations every 8 hours, with a maximum dose of 2 inhalations every 4 hours or 3 inhalations every 6 hours; actual dosage and administration schedule must be determined by a doctor for each patient. Specific written directions from your doctor should be followed carefully. Rinse your mouth after each dose. Rinse and dry inhaler after each use."
http://www.wholehealthmd.com/refshelf/drugs_view/1,1524,66,00.html

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