What is Proair Hfa: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

How to take Proair Hfa

• ProAir® HFA and Proventil® HFA aerosol inhaler: Inhalation routeStore the canister at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Do not freeze. Do not keep this medicine inside a car where it could be exposed to extreme heat or cold. Do not poke holes in the canister or throw it into a fire, even if the canister is empty. Store the inhaler with the mouthpiece down.

• Solution (for nebulizer): Inhalation routeStore unopened vials of this medicine at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Do not freeze. An open vial of medicine must be used right away.

• Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions about how to use your inhaler, nebulizer, or medicine.

• ProAir® HFA and Proventil® HFA aerosol inhaler: Inhalation routeYou will use this medicine with a device called a metered-dose inhaler. The inhaler fits on the medicine canister and turns the medicine into a fine spray that you breathe in through your mouth and to your lungs. You may be told to use a spacer, which is a tube that is placed between the inhaler and your mouth. Your caregiver will show you how to use your inhaler and the spacer (if needed). Inhalation routeShake the inhaler well just before each use. Avoid spraying this medicine into your eyes. Inhalation routeRemove the cap and look at the mouthpiece to make sure it is clean. Prime the inhaler the first time you use it. Point the inhaler away from your face. Shake it well and spray into the air 3 times for ProAir® HFA or 4 times for Proventil® HFA . You also need to prime it when you have not used the inhaler for more than 2 weeks.Inhalation routeTo inhale this medicine, breathe out fully, trying to get as much air out of the lungs as possible. Put the mouthpiece just in front of your mouth with the canister upright. Inhalation routeHold your breath for about 5 to 10 seconds, and then breathe out slowly. Inhalation routeIf you are supposed to use more than one puff, wait 1 to 2 minutes before inhaling the second puff. Repeat these steps for the next puff, starting with shaking the inhaler. Clean the inhaler mouthpiece at least once a week with warm running water for 30 seconds. Let it air dry completely. Do not clean the metal canister or let it get wet.The Proventil® HFA inhaler has a window that shows the number of doses remaining. This tells you when you are getting low on medicine. The counter will turn red when there are only 20 doses left, to remind you to refill your prescription.

• ProAir® Digihaler„¢ inhaler and ProAir® Respiclick® inhaler: Make sure the cap is closed. Do not open the cap unless you are going to use the medicine.Hold the inhaler upright. Open the cap fully until you hear a click. Your inhaler is now ready to use.Close the cap firmly over the mouthpiece after each use.Do not use a spacer or volume holding chamber together with the ProAir® Digihaler„¢.Keep the inhaler clean and dry at all times. Do not wash or put any part of the inhaler in water. Replace the ProAir® Digihaler„¢ if it has been washed or placed in water.To clean the mouthpiece, wipe it gently with a dry cloth or tissue.The inhaler provides about 200 inhalations. The dose counter will change to red when there are "20" doses left. Call your doctor or pharmacist for a refill of prescription or medicine.

• Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

• Solution: Inhalation routeYou will use this medicine with an inhaler device called a nebulizer. The nebulizer turns the medicine into a fine mist that you breathe in through your mouth and to your lungs. Your caregiver will show you how to use your nebulizer.

• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

• ProAir® Digihaler„¢ inhaler and ProAir® Respiclick® inhaler: Inhalation routeKeep the medicine in the foil pouch until you are ready to use it. Store at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Do not freeze. Throw it away 13 months after opening the foil pouch, when the dose counter reaches "0", or after the expiration date, whichever comes first.

• ProAir® HFA and Proventil® HFA aerosol inhaler: Inhalation routeYou will use this medicine with a device called a metered-dose inhaler. The inhaler fits on the medicine canister and turns the medicine into a fine spray that you breathe in through your mouth and to your lungs. You may be told to use a spacer, which is a tube that is placed between the inhaler and your mouth. Your caregiver will show you how to use your inhaler and the spacer (if needed). Inhalation routeShake the inhaler well just before each use. Avoid spraying this medicine into your eyes. Inhalation routeRemove the cap and look at the mouthpiece to make sure it is clean. Prime the inhaler the first time you use it. Point the inhaler away from your face. Shake it well and spray into the air 3 times for ProAir® HFA or 4 times for Proventil® HFA . You also need to prime it when you have not used the inhaler for more than 2 weeks.Inhalation routeTo inhale this medicine, breathe out fully, trying to get as much air out of the lungs as possible. Put the mouthpiece just in front of your mouth with the canister upright. Inhalation routeHold your breath for about 5 to 10 seconds, and then breathe out slowly. Inhalation routeIf you are supposed to use more than one puff, wait 1 to 2 minutes before inhaling the second puff. Repeat these steps for the next puff, starting with shaking the inhaler. Clean the inhaler mouthpiece at least once a week with warm running water for 30 seconds. Let it air dry completely. Do not clean the metal canister or let it get wet.The Proventil® HFA inhaler has a window that shows the number of doses remaining. This tells you when you are getting low on medicine. The counter will turn red when there are only 20 doses left, to remind you to refill your prescription.

• Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

• Solution (for nebulizer): Inhalation routeStore unopened vials of this medicine at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Do not freeze. An open vial of medicine must be used right away.

• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

• ProAir® Digihaler„¢ inhaler and ProAir® Respiclick® inhaler: Make sure the cap is closed. Do not open the cap unless you are going to use the medicine.Hold the inhaler upright. Open the cap fully until you hear a click. Your inhaler is now ready to use.Close the cap firmly over the mouthpiece after each use.Do not use a spacer or volume holding chamber together with the ProAir® Digihaler„¢.Keep the inhaler clean and dry at all times. Do not wash or put any part of the inhaler in water. Replace the ProAir® Digihaler„¢ if it has been washed or placed in water.To clean the mouthpiece, wipe it gently with a dry cloth or tissue.The inhaler provides about 200 inhalations. The dose counter will change to red when there are "20" doses left. Call your doctor or pharmacist for a refill of prescription or medicine.

• Solution: Inhalation routeYou will use this medicine with an inhaler device called a nebulizer. The nebulizer turns the medicine into a fine mist that you breathe in through your mouth and to your lungs. Your caregiver will show you how to use your nebulizer.

• Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions about how to use your inhaler, nebulizer, or medicine.

• ProAir® Digihaler„¢ inhaler and ProAir® Respiclick® inhaler: Inhalation routeKeep the medicine in the foil pouch until you are ready to use it. Store at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Do not freeze. Throw it away 13 months after opening the foil pouch, when the dose counter reaches "0", or after the expiration date, whichever comes first.

• ProAir® HFA and Proventil® HFA aerosol inhaler: Inhalation routeStore the canister at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Do not freeze. Do not keep this medicine inside a car where it could be exposed to extreme heat or cold. Do not poke holes in the canister or throw it into a fire, even if the canister is empty. Store the inhaler with the mouthpiece down.

What to do if you miss a dose of Proair Hfa

Proair Hfa contraindications

• This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to albuterol or milk proteins.

Proair Hfa warnings

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

• Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, diabetes, heart disease, heart rhythm problems, high blood pressure, thyroid problems, or a history of seizures.

• This medicine may cause increased trouble breathing right after use (paradoxical bronchospasm), which may be life-threatening.

• Inhalation routeIf you use a corticosteroid medicine to control your asthma, keep using it as instructed by your doctor.

• Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.

• Inhalation routeIf any of your asthma medicines do not seem to be working as well as usual, call your doctor right away. Do not change your doses or stop using your medicines without asking your doctor.

Proair Hfa interactions

• Some medicines can affect how albuterol works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:DigoxinBeta-blocker medicineDiuretic (water pill)Medicine for depression or an MAO inhibitor within the past 2 weeks

• This medicine may cause the following problems: Paradoxical bronchospasm (increased trouble breathing right after use)Low potassium levels in the blood

• Inhalation routeIf you use a corticosteroid medicine to control your asthma, keep using it as instructed by your doctor.

• Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.

• Inhalation routeIf any of your asthma medicines do not seem to be working as well as usual, call your doctor right away. Do not change your doses or stop using your medicines without asking your doctor.

• Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.