Mannitol Inhalation

Name: Mannitol Inhalation

Adverse Effects

1-10%

Headache (6%); children (3%)

Pharyngolaryngeal pain (2%); children (4%)

Throat irritation (2%)

Nausea (2%); children (3%)

Cough (2%)

Rhinorrhea (2%)

Dyspnea (1%)

Chest discomfort (1%)

Wheezing (1%)

Retching (1%)

Dizziness (1%)

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

  • Aridol

Available Dosage Forms:

  • Capsule

Pharmacologic Class: Diuretic, Osmotic

Precautions While Using mannitol

Your doctor will check you closely while doing the bronchial challenge test. This will allow your doctor to see if the medicine is working properly and to check for any unwanted effects.

mannitol may cause severe bronchospasm. Tell your doctor right away if you are having a cough, difficulty with breathing, shortness of breath, or wheezing after receiving mannitol. Your doctor will give you a short-acting inhaler right away to treat your symptoms.

mannitol Side Effects

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 or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

Less common
  • Chest discomfort
  • cough
  • difficult or labored breathing
  • dry heaves
  • runny nose
  • shortness of breath
  • sore throat
  • tightness in the chest
  • troubled breathing
  • vomiting
  • wheezing
Incidence not known
  • Gagging

Some 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. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

More common
  • Headache
Less common
  • Dizziness
  • nausea
  • sore throat

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Uses

Consult your pharmacist.

How to use Mannitol 0 Mg-5 Mg-10 Mg-20 Mg-40 Mg Inhalation Powder In A Capsule

Consult your pharmacist.

Interactions

Consult your pharmacist.

Keep a list of all your medications with you, and share the list with your doctor and pharmacist.

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