Mannitol Inhalation Powder (Diagnostic)

What is this medication?

MANNITOL (MAN i tol) is a bronchoconstrictor. It is used for a breathing test. The test helps your doctor understand how your lungs work.

This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.

COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Aridol

What should I tell my care team before I take this medication?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

• aortic or brain aneurysm
• bad cough
• collapsed lung
• coughing up blood
• heart disease
• high blood pressure
• history of stroke
• lung or breathing disease, like asthma
• recent surgery
• respiratory infection
• an unusual or allergic reaction to mannitol, gelatin, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
• pregnant or trying to get pregnant
• breast-feeding

How should I use this medication?

This medicine is for inhalation through the mouth. It is given by a health care professional in a hospital or clinic setting.

Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. While this drug may be prescribed for children as young as 6 years of age for selected conditions, precautions do apply.

Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.

NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.

What if I miss a dose?

This does not apply.

What may interact with this medication?

Interactions are not expected. However, check with your doctor if you take any medicines regularly, and ask when you are allowed to take them prior to and after the test.

This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.

What should I watch for while using this medication?

You will be monitored carefully while you are receiving this medicine during your test.

During the testing you may feel a little bit breathless. The tests can also make you cough and lightheaded for a few seconds. This is normal. If you feel very breathless, let the health care professional performing the test know. You will also be monitored for a short time after testing, after which you will be expected to resume normal activities.

What side effects may I notice from receiving this medication?

Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:

• breathing problems

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

• chest pain or chest tightness
• cough
• dizziness
• headache
• nausea
• runny nose
• sore throat

This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Where should I keep my medication?

This drug is given in a hospital or clinic and will not be stored at home.

NOTE: This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.