Combine Xopenex and Albuterol

Drug Interactions and Combined Side Effects of
Xopenex

and Albuterol

Combine Xopenex with Albuterol. To make a decision about taking Xopenex and Albuterol, click here for a Medication Risk Map showing their individual and Combined Risks

Xopenex and Albuterol have 62 combined Side Effects total
20 are Life Threatening
16 Occur Most Frequently

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Uses of Xopenex

Xopenex is also known by the generic name Levalbuterol Hcl

USES:
Levalbuterol is used to treat wheezing and shortness of breath that commonly occur with lung problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). Controlling these symptoms can decrease time lost from work or school. Levalbuterol is a bronchodilator (beta-2 receptor agonist) that works by opening breathing passages to make breathing easier.

Uses of Albuterol

USES:
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (e.g., asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). It is also used to prevent asthma brought on by exercise. Albuterol belongs to a class of drugs known as bronchodilators. It works in the airways by opening breathing passages and relaxing muscles. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school.

Xopenex and Albuterol Combined Have 20 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects

Critcal Seriouosness - Abnormal Heart Electrical Signals - Abnormal ECG is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Albuterol and Xopenex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure - Hypotension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Albuterol and Xopenex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Angina is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Albuterol and Xopenex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Chest Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Albuterol and Xopenex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Chest Tightness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Albuterol and Xopenex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Disease of Inadequate Blood Flow to the Heart Muscle - Myocardial Ischemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Albuterol and Xopenex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Excess Body Acid - Metabolic Acidosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Albuterol and Xopenex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Fast Heartbeat - Tachyarrhythmia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Albuterol and Xopenex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Feeling Faint - Fainting is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Albuterol and Xopenex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Albuterol and Xopenex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - High Blood Pressure - Hypertension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Albuterol and Xopenex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Albuterol and Xopenex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Low Amount of Potassium in the Blood - Hypokalemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Albuterol and Xopenex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Paradoxical Bronchospasm is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Albuterol and Xopenex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Prolonged Q-T Interval on EKG - Prolonged QT Interval is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Albuterol and Xopenex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Albuterol and Xopenex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Throat Swelling - Pharyngeal Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Albuterol and Xopenex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Albuterol and Xopenex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Wheezing is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Albuterol and Xopenex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Worsening of Asthma - Asthma Exacerbation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Albuterol and Xopenex combined

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Xopenex and Albuterol Combined have 16 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

Abnormal Increase in Muscle Tone - Hypertonia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Xopenex and Albuterol combined

Anxious - Anxiety is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Xopenex and Albuterol combined

Cough is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Xopenex and Albuterol combined

Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Xopenex and Albuterol combined

Fast Heartbeat - Tachyarrhythmia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Xopenex and Albuterol combined

Flu-Like Symptoms is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Xopenex and Albuterol combined

Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Xopenex and Albuterol combined

Indigestion - Dyspepsia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Xopenex and Albuterol combined

Infection caused by a Virus - Viral Infection is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Xopenex and Albuterol combined

Inflammation of the Nose - Rhinitis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Xopenex and Albuterol combined

Involuntary Quivering - Tremors is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Xopenex and Albuterol combined

Leg Cramps - Cramps in Legs is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Xopenex and Albuterol combined

Migraine Headache - Migraine is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Xopenex and Albuterol combined

Nervous - Nervousness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Xopenex and Albuterol combined

Sinus Irritation and Congestion - Sinusitis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Xopenex and Albuterol combined

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Xopenex and Albuterol Drug-Drug Interactions

There are no drug-drug interactions between Xopenex and Albuterol.

Xopenex has 9 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Xopenex.

Xopenex Inhalation Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Relative Contraindications

Chronic Coronary Insufficiency - Diminished Blood Flow through Arteries of the Heart is a contraindication of Xopenex.

Conduction Disorder of the Heart - Abnormal Heart Rhythm is a contraindication of Xopenex.

Hypertension - High Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Xopenex.

Hypokalemia - Low Amount of Potassium in the Blood is a contraindication of Xopenex.

Prolonged QT Interval - Prolonged Q-T Interval on EKG is a contraindication of Xopenex.

Contraindication Warnings

Diabetes Mellitus - Diabetes is a contraindication of Xopenex.

Hyperthyroidism - Overactive Thyroid Gland is a contraindication of Xopenex.

Ketoacidosis is a contraindication of Xopenex.

Seizure Disorder - Seizures is a contraindication of Xopenex.

Albuterol has 12 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Albuterol.

Albuterol Inhalation Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Relative Contraindications

Chronic Coronary Insufficiency - Diminished Blood Flow through Arteries of the Heart is a contraindication of Albuterol.

Conduction Disorder of the Heart - Abnormal Heart Rhythm is a contraindication of Albuterol.

Hypertension - High Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Albuterol.

Myocardial Ischemia - Disease of Inadequate Blood Flow to the Heart Muscle is a contraindication of Albuterol.

Paradoxical Bronchospasm is a contraindication of Albuterol.

Contraindication Warnings

Congenital Long QT Syndrome - Abnormal EKG with QT changes from Birth is a contraindication of Albuterol.

Diabetes Mellitus - Diabetes is a contraindication of Albuterol.

Hyperthyroidism - Overactive Thyroid Gland is a contraindication of Albuterol.

Hypokalemia - Low Amount of Potassium in the Blood is a contraindication of Albuterol.

Ketoacidosis is a contraindication of Albuterol.

Prolonged QT Interval - Prolonged Q-T Interval on EKG is a contraindication of Albuterol.

Seizure Disorder - Seizures is a contraindication of Albuterol.

Xopenex - Symptoms of overdose may include
chest pain, fast/pounding/irregular heartbeat, headache, shaking (tremors), nervousness, weakness, severe dizziness, seizures.

Albuterol - Symptoms of overdose may include
fast/pounding/irregular heartbeat, severe shaking (tremors), seizures.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.