Levolin Inhaler 200 MD
About Levolin Inhaler 200 MD
Levolin Inhaler 200 MD belongs to the class of 'bronchodilators' primarily used to treat bronchospasm and symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Levolin Inhaler 200 MD helps to relieve symptoms like coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath. Bronchospasm is the tightening of the muscles that line the airways or bronchi in the lungs. Asthma is a breathing problem in which airways narrow, swell and produce extra mucus, leading to difficulty breathing. COPD is a group of lung diseases with emphysema (shortness of breath) and chronic bronchitis (inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes).
Levolin Inhaler 200 MD contains 'Levosalbutamol,' which is also known as levalbuterol. Levolin Inhaler 200 MD is a bronchodilator that relaxes the muscles in the airways and increases airflow to the lungs. Levolin Inhaler 200 MD thus makes breathing easier by widening the airways.
Your doctor will advise on how often you need to take Levolin Inhaler 200 MD based on your medical condition. The common side effects of Levolin Inhaler 200 MD include nausea, vomiting, restlessness, tremor (shakiness), headache, muscle tightness, dryness or soreness of the throat, dizziness, sleepiness, palpitations (irregular heartbeat), nasal congestion (stuffy nose), and increased heart rate. Most of these side effects of Levolin Inhaler 200 MD do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, please seek medical help.
Try not to stop taking this medicine on your own. Brief your medical history to the doctor if you have any heart, liver, or kidney diseases, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), stomach ulcer, seizure (fits), high blood pressure and diabetes before taking Levolin Inhaler 200 MD. Please check with your doctor if you are pregnant, currently breastfeeding, or if you are taking any other prescribed or non-prescribed medicines. Avoid driving or operating machines since Levolin Inhaler 200 MD may cause dizziness and drowsiness and affect your driving ability. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking Levolin Inhaler 200 MD as it can worsen your sleepiness.
Uses of Levolin Inhaler 200 MD
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Levolin Inhaler 200 MD contains 'Levosalbutamol,' which is also known as levalbuterol. Levolin Inhaler 200 MD is used to treat bronchospasm and symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), such as coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. It relaxes the muscles in the airways and increases airflow to the lungs. Levolin Inhaler 200 MD makes breathing easier by widening the airways.
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Inform your doctor if you have any heart, liver or kidney diseases, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), stomach ulcer, seizures (fits), high blood pressure, and diabetes before taking Levolin Inhaler 200 MD. Levolin Inhaler 200 MD may cause hypokalaemia (low potassium levels in the blood) in some patients leading to severe heart diseases, so Levolin Inhaler 200 MD should be cautiously administered. Levolin Inhaler 200 MD can cause a rise in blood glucose levels. Please monitor your blood glucose levels if you have diabetes and inform your doctor so that the dose can be adjusted accordingly. Also, let your doctor know if you plan to become pregnant, are already pregnant or if you are a lactating mother before starting Levolin Inhaler 200 MD. Avoid driving or operating machines since Levolin Inhaler 200 MD may cause dizziness and drowsiness and affect your driving ability. Avoid drinking alcohol as it can worsen your sleepiness and affect your mental ability when you are being treated with Levolin Inhaler 200 MD.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Levolin Inhaler 200 MD may interact with fluid retention drugs (furosemide), heart-related drugs (digoxin), corticosteroids (fluticasone, budesonide), bronchodilators (salmeterol, vilanterol, formoterol, albuterol), and medicines that treat vomiting (ondansetron).
Drug-Food Interaction: Limit alcohol intake since it may worsen the side effects like sleepiness and shakiness.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Inform your doctor if you have heart, liver, kidney diseases, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), stomach ulcer, seizure (fits), high blood pressure and diabetes.
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Disease/Condition Glossary
Bronchospasm: It is the tightening of the muscles that line the airways or bronchi in the lungs. Symptoms include wheezing, chest pain, tightness in the chest, and fatigue.
Asthma: It is a chronic (long-term) respiratory condition in which airways narrow, swell, and produce extra mucus, leading to difficulty in breathing. The symptoms of asthma include wheezing (whistling sound while breathing), shortness of breath, chest tightness, and cough, especially at night. The symptoms of mild persistent asthma may occur more than 2 times a week and up to 4 nights in a month, whereas, in the case of severe persistent asthma, the symptoms occur several times every day and most nights. The treatment for asthma includes medication, breathing exercises, and self-care.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): It is a group of lung diseases with emphysema (shortness of breath) and chronic bronchitis (inflammation of the lining of bronchial tubes). The major cause of COPD is smoking tobacco. Also, long-term exposure to fumes and chemicals may also lead to COPD. The symptoms include chronic cough, shortness of breath, or wheezing (whistle sound while breathing).