Description
| Medicine | |
| Alchohol Interaction | No interaction found |
| Pregnancy Interaction | Levolin 50mcg Inhaler may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor. |
| Lactation Interaction | Levolin 50mcg Inhaler is safe to use during lactation. \nHuman studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby. |
| Expert Advice | Oral Levosalbutamol should be used with caution in patients with high blood pressure and heart diseases. Levosalbutamol may cause a fall in blood potassium levels, potassium levels may have to be monitored especially if other drugs like theophylline, aminophylline, corticosteroids and diuretics (medicines which increase urine output) are used together. If you need more than required dose of oral Levosalbutamol, it could be indication of worsening asthma, in such cases you need to consult doctor. |
| Common Side Effect | Tremor, Headache, Restlessness, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Palpitations. |
| How to Use | Check the label for directions before use. Shake the inhaler. While you are breathing in from mouth, press down on the inhaler one time to release the medication and hold your breath for 10 seconds. Repeat until you have inhaled the number of puffs as suggested by the doctor.Afterwards, rinse your mouth thoroughly with water and spit it out. |
| Driving | Levolin 50mcg Inhaler does not usually affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | There is limited information available on the use of Levolin 50mcg Inhaler in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | There is limited information available on the use of Levolin 50mcg Inhaler in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor. |
| Mechanism of action | Levolin 50mcg Inhaler is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and makes breathing easier. |
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