Warning: the next following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, expertise & judgment of your physician. it should not be construed to indicate that use of the pill is safe or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this tablet.

Xanthine derivatives - oral

Slo Bid 75 Usage: this medication improves breathing by opening air passages in lungs. It's used in treatment of asthma, chronic bronchitis, & emphysema.

How to use Slo Bid 75: this medication works best when taken on an empty stomach one hour before or two hours after meals. If stomach upset occurs, it may be taken with food. Long acting capsules & tablets must be swallowed whole. Crushing or chewing them may destroy the long action & increase possibility of side effects. If capsules are too big to swallow, open the capsule and mix contents with jelly or applesauce & swallow without chewing. this medication works best if constant level is maintained in body. Do this by taking doses at evenly spaced intervals.

Slo Bid 75 side effects: Dizziness, headache, lightheadedness, heartburn, stomach pain, loss of appetite, restlessness, nervousness, sleeplessness or increased urination may occur as your body adjusts to the drug. If these symptoms persist or worsen, inform youre healthcare professional. Inform youre pharmacist if you experience: chest pain, rapid or irregular heartbeat, confusion, severe stomach pain, breathing difficulties. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your pharmacist or pharmacist.

Slo Bid 75 Precautions: Avoid drinking large amounts of beverages containing caffeine (coffee, tea, colas) or eating large amounts of chocolate. Caffeine can increase side effects of it medication. Smoking affects this medication. Be sure to tell your pharmacist if you smoke or use nicotine. Inform you're doctor if you stop smoking. you're dose may need to be adjusted. this medication must be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Because small amounts about this med appear at breast milk, consult with your physician before breast-feeding. Tell your pharmacist your complete medical history especially if you are taking medicine (beta-blockers) for high blood pressure.

Slo Bid 75 drug interactions: Inform your physician about every the medicines you use (both prescription & nonprescription), especially if you take: cimetidine, erythromycin, troleandomycin, mexiletine, tacrine, barbiturates, disulfiram, rifampin, thiabendazole, birth control meds, rifabutin, ticlopidine, quinolone antibiotics, beta-blockers, phenytoin, fluvoxamine (an SSRI antidepressant), St John's wort. do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

Slo Bid 75 Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact you're local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms about overdose may include unusually fast or slow heartbeat, loss of appetite, nausea/vomiting, sleeplessness, irritability, restlessness, headache, increased thirst, fever, ringing in ears, delirium, muscle twitching or weakness, seizures, sweating, or quick breathing.

Slo Bid 75 special notes: do not change youre diet without 1'st checking with your doctor. large amounts of char-broiled foods or a high protein, low carbohydrate diet can affect the action of this medication. do not change brands of this medication without consulting you're doctor or physician. Not every brands identical in action.

If you missed Slo Bid 75 dose: If you miss dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. do not 'double-up' dose to catch up.

Slo Bid 75 Storage: Store at room temperature away from moisture and sunlight. don't store in the bathroom. do not freeze liquid forms of this tablet.

Medical alert: your condition may cause complications in medical emergency.

Active Ingredients : Xanthine Derivatives