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| U.S. Brand
Names |
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| Duo-Medihaler®
Aerosol |

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| Generic
Available |
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No |

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| Synonyms |
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Phenylephrine and Isoproterenol |

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| Pharmacological Index |
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Adrenergic Agonist Agent |

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| Use |
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Treatment of bronchospasm associated with acute and chronic bronchial asthma,
bronchitis, pulmonary emphysema, and bronchiectasis |

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| Pregnancy Risk
Factor |
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C |

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| Usual Dosage |
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Daily maintenance: 1-2 inhalations 4-6 times/day, no more than 2 inhalations
at any one time or more than 6 in any 1 hour within 24
hours |

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| Dental Health: Local
Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor
Precautions |
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No information available to require special precautions |

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| Dental Health:
Effects on Dental Treatment |
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No effects or complications reported |

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| Patient
Information |
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See individual agents. Pregnancy/breast-feeding precautions: Inform
prescriber if you are or intend to get pregnant. Consult prescriber if
breast-feeding. |

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| Dosage Forms |
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Aerosol: Each actuation releases isoproterenol hydrochloride 0.16 mg and
phenylephrine bitartrate 0.24 mg (15 mL, 22.5
mL) |

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