Pulmozyme, Deoxyribonuclease (dornase Alpha) - Inhalation Brand Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.
It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using that drug.
DEOXYRIBONUCLEASE (DORNASE ALPHA) - INHALATION
(dee-OX-ee-rye-bow-NEW-klee-aze, DOOR-naze Al-fa)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Pulmozyme
USES: This medication works in the lungs to break up thick, sticky mucous that clogs airways. It helps improve breathing and reduces the risk of lung infections in persons with cystic fibrosis. This is used with other medications and physical therapy in the management of cystic fibrosis.
HOW TO USE: This medication is inhaled into the lungs using special breathing machine called a nebulizer usually once or twice a day as prescribed.
A health care professioanl will demonstrate the proper way to prepare the medication and use the machine.
Do not raise your dose or take that more frequently than directed. Your condition will not improve faster but the chance for side effects will be increased.
Do not stop using that medication without first conuslting your doctor.
SIDE EFFECTS: Laryngitis, hoarseness or dry thorat may occur.
If any of these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you develop: unusual coughing or wheezing, a rash, chest pain, irrittaion or redness of the eyes, breathing trouble.
If you notice other effetcs not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor if you have: other illnesses, any alleriges. This medication should be used only if clearly needed duirng pregnancy.
Discuss the risks and beneifts with your doctor. It is not known if that medication appears in breast milk.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prsecription or medication you may take. Do not start or stop any medicine withuot doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
NOTES: To recieve maximum benefit from that medication, it is important to know how to use the inhaler properly. Be sure you understand and follow the directions clsoely.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usaul dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to cacth up.
STORAGE: Sotre the medication in the refrigerator. Do not store it in the bathroom.
Properly discard of any unsued medication after the expiration date on the label.
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