Primatene Mist Dangers
Primatene Mist is an nonprescription inhaler used for treating bronchial asthma. Consult a doctor about the various risks of using the drug' if you have asthma, make sure you are properly treating your condition.
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Benefits
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Primatene Mist is an epinephrine aerosol inhaler that relieves chest tightness, shortness of breath and wheezing by widening the lungs' airways.
Basic Cautions
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Do not take Primatene Mist if you are allergic to its ingredients or if you have taken furazolidone or a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) withing the previous two weeks. Interaction with MAOIs can cause headaches, fever and high blood pressure.
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Possible Drug Interactions
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Taking Primatene Mist with beta-blockers can cause high or low blood pressure or rapid or slow heartbeats. Primatene Mist can reduce the effectiveness of hypertension medicine guanethidine.
Pregnancy Risk
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If you are trying to get pregnant, are pregnant or are breast-feeding. consult a doctor before using Primatene Mist.
Existing Medical Conditions
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Consult a doctor if you suffer from following medical conditions: overactive thyroid, urinary problems, enlarged prostate, diabetes, high blood pressure and heart problems.
Treating Asthma Properly
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Make sure you aren't under-treating your asthma. Primatene Mist does not reduce swelling of the bronchial tubes or mucus build-up, which can be dangerous.
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