Posted by Larry Hoover on February 16, 2008, at 15:53:29
In reply to Emsam, Allergy Shots, Albuterol, Xopenex, posted by HSP Woman on February 15, 2008, at 19:46:45
> I believe the warning must come from the potential need for epi-pen in case of anaphylactic shock?
It is, indeed. I haven't any idea of an alternative treatment, if adrenaline/epinephrine is strictly contraindicated.
> Anyone familiar with Emsam and Xopenex?
Only from the literature. The levalbuterol monograph states: "Xopenex Inhalation Solution should be administered with extreme caution to patients being treated with monoamine oxidase inhibitors or tricyclic antidepressants, or within 2 weeks of discontinuation of such agents, because the action of levalbuterol HCl on the vascular system may be potentiated."
Lar
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