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PROVENTIL HFA

Questions to Ask Your Doctor

Your best resources for asthma information are your health care professionals. They can help you make decisions about your asthma treatment.

As you prepare to talk to your doctor or pharmacist, print out this list of questions and use it as a reference. We hope that it is helpful to your discussion.

  1. What's causing my asthma?
  2. When should I use a rescue inhaler vs. a maintenance inhaler?
  3. What medicine can I take to control my asthma on a daily basis? For sudden attacks?
    • Are there potential side effects associated with this medication?
    • Will this medication impair my ability to drive or operate machinery?
    • Should I take my medicine all of the time, or just when I have symptoms?
    • What should I look out for when I take this medicine?
    • When can I stop my medications?
    • May I increase my medications? If so, when?
    • Whom should I call in an emergency?
    • How safe is this treatment?
    • What should I do if the medication is ineffective?
    • May I increase the dose?
    • How long must I wait before I can expect relief?
    • Should I begin taking my medicine immediately, or wait until my symptoms begin?
    • May I take this medication if I become pregnant?
    • How do I get refills?
    • Is PROVENTIL® HFA right for me?
  4. Will my asthma affect my family?
    • If I have asthma, does that mean that my children do/will have it as well?
  5. What happens next?
    • How often do I need to see you?
  6. Do I need to see a specialist?
  7. What else can I do to help my asthma?

PROVENTIL® HFA Inhalation Aerosol is indicated in adults and children 4 years of age and older for the treatment or prevention of bronchospasm with reversible obstructive airway disease and for the prevention of exercise-induced bronchospasm.

Albuterol (CFC) Inhalation Aerosol is indicated in patients 12 years of age and older for the treatment or prevention of bronchospasm with reversible obstructive airway disease and for the prevention of exercise-induced bronchospasm.

Important Safety Information
If your symptoms become significantly worse when you use PROVENTIL® HFA or Albuterol (CFC) Inhalation Aerosols, contact your doctor immediately because this reaction can be life threatening. Worsening symptoms often occur with the first use of a new canister.

What to tell your doctor before using PROVENTIL® HFA or Albuterol (CFC) Inhalation Aerosols: If you have a heart, blood, or seizure disorder, high blood pressure, diabetes, or an overactive thyroid, be sure to tell your doctor. Also make sure your doctor knows all medications you are taking — especially heart medications and drugs that treat depression — because some medications may interfere with how well your asthma medications work.

Side effects with PROVENTIL® HFA and Albuterol (CFC) Inhalation Aerosols are similar: In a clinical study, side effects associated with PROVENTIL® HFA and Albuterol (CFC) Inhalation Aerosols were similar and included infection of the ears, nose, and throat, runny nose, nausea, tremor, and nervousness. Rapid heart beat, vomiting, chest pain, and palpitation occurred more frequently with PROVENTIL® HFA.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA.
Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

For additional important product information, see The PROVENTIL® HFA Package Insert.
For additional important product information on the Warrick inhaler, see The Albuterol Package Insert.

Note: The information on this site is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice. If you have any questions about your treatment or medical condition, please consult your doctor or other qualified health care provider.

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