Xopenex discussions (experiences, side effects, dosages, etc...)

List of topic discussions that mention the drug Xopenex.

Asthma board

Nebulizer 24th March 2003
... Pulmicort and Albuterol via neb, one daughter uses Xopenex via neb and one daughter uses Albuterol via neb....
asthma 19th January 2003
... isomer of r-s albuterol, the common stuff,) brand name Xopenex , that's supposed to decrease paradoxical bronchoconstrictio...
Four year old /Asthma/Allergists 8th October 2002
... out of his office. I did have a change to ask about xopenex vs albuteral. He said it did not matter to him which ... one I gave her. I told him I had researched xopenex and it was proven to have fewer side affects. He said...
... you live, but if I were you I'd inquire into it. Xopenex and Albuterol like your Dr. said don't really make ... but for most people they're not a really big deal. Xopenex is expensive, and considering how expensive medicare...
Confused when to take inhaler 13th August 2002
... tolerated -- you also might want to ask your doc about xopenex , it's like albuterol except it's ... it's hard to...
... Serevent as well as albuterol. I have been able to use Xopenex ,Unfortunatly its only available in nebulizer form ... down here).It comes in 3 strengths I believe.I love xopenex !According to everything I've read Xopenex actually...
... xopenex and albuterol are almost the same drug, the original ... oconstriction (a side effect I've experienced on occasion) Xopenex is simply only the active isomer -- it's more expensive ... covered all kinds of new drugs, only one of them being xopenex . The thing that sucks about most rescue meds is they ... to increase the volume to 2.5 mL.) I don't think Xopenex comes in bottles -- which sucks, because the bottles...
when do I go to the hospital? 23rd July 2002
... peakflow readings usually for me no response to 3 xopenex treatments in a row Need for IV fluids As for the...
Update on my daughter(asthma flare or not?) 30th May 2002
... and taking her to urgent care after 2 back to back xopenex treatments didn't work.They gave a xopenex/atrovent ... treatment and then another just xopenex treatment.And a dose of orapred.According to hubby...
... because we spend enough time chained to the neb.Shes on xopenex 4x a day for the length of the taper(5 days). --...
My child has asthma, been on nebs for 5 days, .....need advice 27th May 2002
... symptoms in Jan.) Since we had the nebulizer and some xopenex he took it and only had a little relief. After consulting...
Asthma flare or not??? 25th May 2002
... yesterday,her peakflows had dropped some so I added xopenex in with her neb treatments.When I listened to her ... bounced between green and yellow zones.Yesterday she xopenex morning and night with proventil inbetween.Does this ... relatives.Shes on: For asthma:Foradil,flovent 220, xopenex or proventil MDI.For allergies:Allegra and flonase...
Do any of you have children with asthma? 18th March 2002
... bad cold? He is on a nebulizer with pulmicort and xopenex in it. He is also taking prelone and zyrtec. I don...
Newbie 8th October 2001
... little steroid and so much bronchodilator. Are you on xopenex every 4 hrs because there isn't a long-acting bronchodilato...
Hello! I'm new here... 25th September 2001
... serevent, zyrtec, rhinocort, singulair, proventil and xopenex . i've had asthma and eczema since i was a toddler...
Albuterol and the shakes 6th August 2001
... a little trivia about xopenex --- xopenex IS ventolin. It's a different isomer of ventolin. ... ventolin that is only the effector isomer. They called it xopenex . So if you're having problems with ventolin giving ... you the shakes, xopenex should probably not be on the top of your list considering...
Reactive Airway Disease?!? 4th April 2001
... days. We were told to use a nuebulizer filled with Xopenex . Now, at 4 months, he has been diagnosed with reacitve...
Pulmicort respules and Albuteral, do they mix? 11th February 2001
... has moderate-severe asthma and she's on Pulmicort, Xopenex , Atrovent, and other meds. I've been told by the ... with anything. I do however sometimes mix her Xopenex and Atrovent. According to our doctors there's no...

Cancer: Lung board

Mom dx w/Lung cancer 25th October 2005
... called proventil) or the new form of albuterol called Xopenex ? Those are the ones that give instant relief .Advair...

Children's Health board

Persistent Cough/Wheeze..Need Help 22nd December 2006
... not show anything as well. As of now, she is taking Xopenex and Pulmicort (steroid) through her nebulizer everyday...
... anything up, we will be sent to an allergist. The Xopenex and Pulmicort does nothing to alleviate the rattling...
... not show anything as well. As of now, she is taking Xopenex and Pulmicort (steroid) through her nebulizer everyday ... questions though. What is the dose of the Pulmicort and Xopenex and how often are you giving the neb treatments? Are...
... dose we are giving is .25 mg Pulmicort twice daily. Xopenex as needed (.63 mg). Fortunately, things are finally...
my 9yr cough will not stop 26th January 2005
... alot. She's on all kinds of medicines of course. Xopenex , Atrovent and Flovent for her breathing. Zantac and...
child may have cf 22nd January 2005
... about 6 mths. and is currently taking singular, and xopenex and pulmicort daily via a nebulizer....
... of CF without having CF. My daugher is on Flovent, Xopenex , Atrovent, Zyrtec, Zantac, Rhinocort, Omeprazole and...
tremors? 8th January 2005
... unbearable. There is an alternative to albuterol called Xopenex . Xopenex is albuterol without the side effects. You...
How long is too long for a cough? 7th December 2004
... negative. She said that we should try a nebulizer with Xopenex . I guess the other meds need to circulate through...
... If the Xopenex worked for him - then I would say you are close to...
... If the Xopenex worked for him - then I would say you are close to...
... one way or another? (yes he is my first and only) Xopenex really only works for asthmatics, but some doctors...
My daughter has a terrible cough 10th June 2004
... never heard of either of those, but maybe you mean Xopenex and Pulmicort? :) Pulmicort is an inhaled steroid ... and does not work for acute attacks of asthma. Xopenex is a bronchodilator, meaning that it opens up the...
... never heard of either of those, but maybe you mean Xopenex and Pulmicort? :) Basically, the doctor thinks...
Singulair for my 4-1/2 yr old son 27th February 2004
... very well in keeping it under control. We also use Xopenex instead of Albuterol as it doesnt have the same awful...
... also has an Albuterol inhaler for attacks and we use Xopenex in her nebulizer when needed. It HAS worked for her...
Reactive Airway Disease 4th April 2001
... days. We were told to use a nuebulizer filled with Xopenex . Now, at 4 months, he has been diagnosed with reacitve...

Cystic Fibrosis board

Sweat Test 18th May 2005
... coughing that lingers for days even with Pulmicort and Xopenex treatments in her first year of life. If the sweat...
worried mommy with a ? 8th January 2005
... and they have him on a nebulizer with pulmacort and xopenex . I am waiting for an appointment with the pulminologist...
... and they have him on a nebulizer with pulmacort and xopenex . I am waiting for an appointment with the pulminologist...
M470V and 5T/7T genetics? Let's talk! 15th July 2004
... you. My son takes flovent, singular, flonase and xopenex when needed. His sinuses are constantly swollen and...
Hi there! Another Newbie joins the ranks 16th June 2004
... Iron, Prevacid for the continued refluxy issues, Xopenex , Pulmozyme, and Pulmicort nebs and we just finished...
Polymorphism M470V on 7T - Anyone else? 2nd June 2004
... is on flovent, flonase, singular, and when needed xopenex . In January he was on cipro for three weeks which...
Does this sound familiar to anyone with a child with CF? 24th March 2004
... has severe cold almost all of the time ( she gets Xopenex via a Nebulizer every 4 hours for her coughing), she ... Sometimes after she has a breathing treatment of the Xopenex she still sounds like she has some type of congestion...
My 1 year old daughter has CF: 8th March 2004
... doctor. She is on Pancrecarb enzymes and Pulmozyme, Xopenex and Pulmicort via nebulizer. Does anyone else find...

Diabetes board

Low blood sugar..does it always have 2 be diabetes? 14th February 2004
... inhaled steroids), Clarinex, Yasmin & Albuterol &/or Xopenex as needed. (Just to give you a little background...
... inhaled steroids), Clarinex, Yasmin & Albuterol &/or Xopenex as needed. (Just to give you a little background...

Immune Disorders board

On Prednisone because of immune system. 15th August 2006
... Omnihist II LA, Astelin Spray, Nasonex, Rhinocort Aqua, Xopenex , Albuterol Sulphates for the nebulizer, and a few...

Lung & Respiratory Disorders board

cramping--albuterol sulfate 13th June 2007
... Xopenex is a kinder, gentler albuterol you might ask your ... neb or inhaler anymore [knock on wood]. I do keep xopenex inhalers on hand for rescue. Some people swear...
Copd? 27th April 2007
... take Spiriva and a new med called Foridil; also need Xopenex now & then. I still find using 02 embarrassing...
Infection in Lung and 1mm nodgle in lung 18th August 2004
... back at top got heavy. I had been on steriods and Xopenex . I have a very bad Pulmnary Dr whom is real strange...
Wheez on exhale 27th April 2004
... albuterol inhaler- or I find a nebulizer treatment for Xopenex works very well for an episode of pleurisy combined...
COPD & Meds 23rd February 2004
... that. Sometimes when albuterol becomes ineffective Xopenex (levalbuterol) may help,it's more potent but it's...
... Xopenex is still a beta-two agonist, it's still a nervous...
What might relieve pleuritic breathlessness? 18th February 2004
... asthma/pleurisy flares that a nebulizer treatment of Xopenex almost completely diminishes it(well & a prednisone...
pleurisy? advice? thanks 23rd January 2004
... pain..usually prednisone and nebulizer treatments of Xopenex help. A regular inhaler won't cut it 4 pleurisy if...
Does anyone else here have REACTIVE AIRWAYS DISEASE? 14th November 2003
... machine/nebulizer and take breathing treatments of Xopenex once or twice a day. That seems to work in conjunction...

Sleep Disorders board

Extremely bad nightmates..EVERY night..HELP! 15th June 2004
... Advair 100/50, Flonase, Clarinex, Yasmin, Albuterol & Xopenex , often others like steroids, antibiotics, decongestants...

Women's Health board

No Period...brownish Discharge?? 15th July 2008
... needed For asthma... Advair Spiriva Foradil Xopenex Asmanex Been on the asthma drugs for 3 1/2 years...
I have a strange problem.. 8th February 2004
... Clarinex, Yasmin, Singulair, and as needed Albuterol & Xopenex . I'm 17, I've got allergy problems~hay fever, atopic...
... Clarinex, Yasmin, Singulair, and as needed Albuterol & Xopenex . I'm 17, I've got allergy problems~hay fever, atopic...


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