ProAir RespiClick

Albuterol inhalers are used in adults and children who are at least 4 years old to treat or prevent narrowing and swelling in the lungs (bronchospasm) that can cause breathing difficulties. Albuterol inhalers are also used to prevent breathing issues during exercise.

ProAir RespiClick solution is used to treat sudden bronchospasm attacks in children who are at least 2 years old with asthma.

ProAir RespiClick may also be used for other reasons not mentioned in this medication guide.

Use only as directed. Inform your doctor if you are taking other medicines, have other medical conditions, or have allergies.

You should not use ProAir RespiClick if you are allergic to ProAir RespiClick.

Do not use albuterol inhalation powder (ProAir RespiClick or ProAir Digihaler) if you are allergic to lactose or milk proteins.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• heart problems, high blood pressure;
• a thyroid disorder;
• seizures;
• if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days, such as isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, or tranylcypromine;
• diabetes; or
• low blood levels of potassium.

If you are pregnant, your name may be listed on a pregnancy registry to track the effects of albuterol inhalation on the baby.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known whether ProAir RespiClick will harm an unborn baby. However, having uncontrolled asthma during pregnancy may increase the risk of premature birth, low birth weight, or eclampsia (dangerously high blood pressure that can lead to medical problems in both mother and baby). The benefit of preventing bronchospasm may outweigh any risks to the baby.

Do not allow a young child to use ProAir RespiClick without help from an adult.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

ProAir RespiClick may increase the risk of asthma-related death or hospitalization. Use only the prescribed dose and follow all instructions for safe use.

ProAir RespiClick may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor right away if you have:

• wheezing, choking, or other breathing problems after using ProAir RespiClick;
• chest pain, fast heart rate, pounding heartbeats, or fluttering in your chest;
• severe headache, pounding in your neck or ears;
• high blood sugar—signs include increased thirst, increased urination, dry mouth, fruity breath odor; or
• low blood potassium—signs include leg cramps, constipation, irregular heartbeats, fluttering in your chest, increased thirst or urination, numbness or tingling, muscle weakness, or a limp feeling.

Common side effects of ProAir RespiClick may include:

• chest pain, fast or pounding heartbeats;
• pain and burning when you urinate;
• upset stomach, vomiting;
• dizziness;
• tremors or shaking, nervousness;
• headache, back pain, body aches; or
• cough, sore throat, sinus pain, runny or stuffy nose.

This is not a complete list of side effects, and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Follow the directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed. Do not use the medicine more often than prescribed.

Your dose needs may change if you switch to a different brand, strength, or form of this medicine. Avoid medication errors by using exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.

The effects of albuterol inhalation last about 4 to 6 hours. To prevent exercise-induced bronchospasm, use this medicine 15 to 30 minutes before you exercise. Talk with your doctor if you need to time your dosing around any planned activities.

Read and carefully follow any instructions for preparing and using the medicine for the first time and for following doses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you do not understand these instructions.

Your dose needs may change due to surgery, illness, stress, or a recent asthma attack. Do not change your dose or stop using asthma medication without your doctor's advice. Tell your doctor if your medicine seems to stop working.

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

Keep the cover on your inhaler closed when not in use. Store away from open flame or high heat. Do not puncture or burn an empty canister.

Do not take apart an inhaler device, wash, or put any part of your inhaler in water. Follow all storage and cleaning instructions provided with your inhaler. Your pharmacist can provide more information about how to store this medicine.

Get your prescription refilled before you run out of medicine completely. Always use the new inhaler device provided.

Store unused albuterol solution vials in the foil pouch at room temperature away from moisture, heat and light. Call your pharmacist if the medicine looks cloudy, has changed colors or has particles in it.

ProAir RespiClick solution is stable for only a certain number of days or weeks after being removed from the foil pouch. Throw away any medicine not used within that time. Talk to your pharmacist if you have any questions.

Use the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is close to the time for your next dose. Do not use two doses at the same time.

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. An overdose of albuterol can be fatal.

Overdose symptoms may include dry mouth, tremors, chest pain, fast heartbeats, nausea, general ill feeling, seizure, feeling light-headed or fainting.

Avoid using other fast-acting rescue medications or asthma medications with ProAir RespiClick unless your doctor tells you to.

Avoid getting ProAir RespiClick in your eyes.

Tell your doctor about all your other medicines, especially:

• any other inhaled medicines or bronchodilators such as ipratropium or tiotropium;
• digoxin;
• epinephrine;
• a diuretic ("water pill");
• an antidepressant--amitriptyline, desipramine, imipramine, doxepin, nortriptyline, and others;
• a beta blocker--atenolol, carvedilol, labetalol, metoprolol, nadolol, nebivolol, propranolol, sotalol, and others; or
• an MAO inhibitor--isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, tranylcypromine, and others.

This list is not complete. Other drugs may affect ProAir RespiClick, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.