How should I use racepinephrine?
Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take more than the recommended dose. Using too much racepinephrine or using it too often can increase your risk of heart attack or stroke, which can cause death.
Racepinephrine is a liquid solution that must be placed into a hand-held bulb nebulizer. You will inhale the medicine from the nebulizer.
Any child using racepinephrine should be supervised by an adult while using this medicine.
After using racepinephrine, your symptoms should improve within 20 minutes.
Call your doctor right away if your symptoms do not improve within 20 minutes, or if they get worse after using racepinephrine.
Asthma is usually treated with a combination of drugs. Use all medications as directed by your doctor. Read the medication guide or patient instructions provided with each medication. Do not change your doses or medication schedule without your doctor's advice.
Seek medical attention if you think your medications are not working as well.
Signs that your asthma symptoms may be getting worse include:
- having to use more than 12 inhalations of racepinephrine in a 24-hour period;
- having to use more than 9 inhalations in 24 hours for 3 or more days in 1 week; or
- having more than 2 asthma attacks in 1 week.
Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light. Do not freeze.
Do not use racepinephrine if it looks brown or cloudy. Throw it out and get a new supply of racepinephrine.