Levomol 1.25 mg Respules 2.5 mL

Levomol 1.25 mg Respules 2.5 mL is a prescription medicine containing 1.25 mg of levosalbutamol in each 2.5 mL respule. It belongs to the bronchodilator class of medicines and is used to help relieve bronchospasm, wheezing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath in people with asthma and other reversible airway conditions. Levomol 1.25 mg Respules 2.5 mL is designed for inhalation through a nebulizer, not for swallowing. It is intended to open the airways quickly during symptoms or as directed by a clinician.

How it works: Levosalbutamol relaxes the smooth muscles around the airways, which helps the breathing tubes open up and makes air move more easily in and out of the lungs. In this respule form, the medicine is turned into a fine mist by a nebulizer so it can reach the lungs directly where it is needed.

Levomol 1.25 mg Respules 2.5 mL is the higher strength in this product line compared with Levomol 0.63 mg Respules 2.5 mL, so it may be chosen when a prescriber wants a stronger bronchodilator effect. Because this is a higher-strength respule, it should be used only for patients whose doctor has assessed that the 1.25 mg dose is appropriate for their age, symptoms, and response to lower strengths. Some people may notice a more noticeable or faster bronchodilator effect, but it can also be more likely to cause tremor or a racing heartbeat.

• Relief of asthma-related wheezing
• Treatment of bronchospasm
• Quick relief of chest tightness
• Shortness of breath due to reversible airway narrowing
• Doctor-directed prevention of exercise-related symptoms

• Use Levomol 1.25 mg Respules 2.5 mL only with a nebulizer that is set up as directed by your prescriber.
• Open one 2.5 mL respule and pour the full contents into the nebulizer cup; do not swallow the respule contents.
• Breathe in the mist slowly and deeply through the mouthpiece or mask until the nebule is empty.
• Do not mix with other medicines in the nebulizer unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you to do so.
• Use it exactly at the times prescribed; it is not a substitute for a rescue inhaler plan unless your clinician says so.
• If you use it for exercise-related symptoms, follow your doctor’s timing instructions before activity.

Each Levomol 1.25 mg Respules 2.5 mL unit provides 1.25 mg of levosalbutamol in 2.5 mL for nebulization. How often it is used, and the maximum number of doses per day, depends on the patient and the prescriber; this strength is not a one-size-fits-all starting dose. Use only the schedule your doctor has prescribed, and do not increase the frequency without medical advice.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Levosalbutamol may include:

• Tremor or shakiness, which may be more noticeable with the 1.25 mg strength
• Nervousness or feeling jittery
• Headache
• Fast heartbeat or palpitations
• Dizziness
• Muscle cramps

• Use caution if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, arrhythmias, hyperthyroidism, or diabetes.
• This higher-strength Levomol 1.25 mg Respules 2.5 mL may cause more tremor or palpitations than the 0.63 mg strength in some patients.
• Do not use more often than prescribed, because overuse can increase side effects and may signal poorly controlled asthma.
• Tell your clinician if your symptoms are getting worse or if you need the medicine more often than directed.
• Avoid combining it with other short-acting bronchodilators unless your prescriber specifically tells you to.
• Alcohol is not a direct interaction, but it can worsen dizziness in some people who feel lightheaded after treatment.
• Use caution when driving or doing tasks if you feel shaky, dizzy, or your heart races after a dose.

• Other beta-agonist bronchodilators
• Beta-blockers such as propranolol, which can reduce the effect
• MAO inhibitors or tricyclic antidepressants, which may increase cardiovascular side effects
• Diuretics that can lower potassium levels
• Digoxin, because changes in potassium can affect heart rhythm risk

Store Levomol 1.25 mg Respules 2.5 mL in the original strip/box at room temperature and protect it from light until use.