This second section of our medication database entry focuses on potential side effects, withdrawal or discontinuation effects, and additional information, while part one covers basic drug characteristics, uses and benefits.
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Side Effects of Bricanyl
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
- Rare
- Possible signs of an allergic reaction
- Hoarseness; large hive-like swellings on eyelids, face, genitals, hands or feet, lips, throat, tongue; sudden trouble in swallowing or breathing; tightness in throat
- Possible signs of a severe reaction that has occurred in children taking albuterol by mouth
- Bleeding or crusting sores on lips; chest pain; chills; fever; general feeling of illness; muscle cramps or pain; nausea; painful eyes; painful sores, ulcers, or white spots in mouth or on lips; red or irritated eyes; skin rash or sores, hives, and/or itching; sore throat; vomiting
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:
- More common
- Fast heartbeat; irregular heartbeat
- Rare
- Chest pain; convulsions (seizures); fainting (with isoproterenol); hives; increase in blood pressure (more common with ephedrine or epinephrine); mental problems; muscle cramps or pain; nausea or vomiting; trouble in urinating; unusual tiredness or weakness
Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:
- More common
- Anxiety (with epinephrine); headache; nervousness; tremor
- Less common
- Dizziness; feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings; sweating; trouble in sleeping
Although not all of the side effects listed above have been reported for each of these medicines, they have been reported for at least one of them. All of these medicines are similar, so many of the above side effects may occur with any of the medicines.
Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.
Additional Information About Bricanyl
Once a medicine has been approved for marketing for a certain use, experience may show that it is also useful for other medical problems. Although these uses are not included in product labeling, some of the adrenergic bronchodilators are used in certain patients with the following medical conditions:
- Premature labor (terbutaline)
- Bleeding of gums and teeth during dental procedures (epinephrine)
- Priapism (prolonged abnormal erection of penis) (epinephrine)
- Hyperkalemia (too much potassium in the blood) in children (albuterol)
Other than the above information, there is no additional information relating to proper use, precautions, or side effects for these uses.
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Revised: 06/17/2002