Indications & Uses
Aerophin is indicated for:
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Adults and children 4 years of age and over: Jet Nebulizer: Nebulise for fifteen minutes every 3 to 4 hours. One 0.5 ml ampoule should be diluted to a volume of 3 to 5 ml with sterile 0.9% sodium chloride solution. Hand Held Bulb Nebulizer: 1 to 3 inhalations, not more often than every 3 hours. The racepinephrine inhalation solution does not require dilution. Should not use more than 12 inhalations in 24 hours. Children under 4 years of age: Use according to the physician's direction.
Side Effects
Aerophin can cause headache, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, nervousness, tremors, trouble sleeping, fear, agitation, anxiety, restlessness, dizziness, impaired memory, hallucinations, and psychosis. Severe allergic reactions may also develop, with rash, hives, itching, difficulty breathing, and swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue, along with chest pain, fast heartbeat, and wheezing. It can also raise heart rate and blood pressure or cause arrhythmias, and cardiac patients with coronary artery disease or hypertension may find their condition worsening.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Aerophin should be used with caution in people who have heart disease (such as angina, a fast heartbeat, a past heart attack, or high blood pressure), an overactive thyroid, diabetes, or hardening of the arteries in the brain. Using it too often can reduce its effectiveness over time and, in some cases, actually trigger worsened airway spasm. If symptoms don't improve within 20 minutes of use, or if they get worse, Aerophin should not be used further. The solution itself should not be used if it turns brown or cloudy, takes on a pinkish tint, or has any particles settled in it.