Levalbuterol: What Should I Discuss With My Healthcare Provider Before Using Levalbuterol Inhalation
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What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using levalbuterol inhalation?
Before using levalbuterol inhalation, tell your doctor if you have
- heart disease, an irregular heartbeat, or high blood pressure;
- a seizure disorder;
- diabetes; or
- an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism).
You may not be able to use levalbuterol inhalation or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.
 | Levalbuterol inhalation is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether levalbuterol inhalation will be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not use this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant. |
 | It is not known whether levalbuterol passes into breast milk. Do not use levalbuterol inhalation without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. |
 | Levalbuterol inhalation is not approved for use by children younger than 6 years of age. |
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| Last updated: | August 03, 2005 |
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