Should be used only during the initial period of treatment & not recommended for continuous use in excess of 10 days. Prolonged use may lead to sensitization phenomena. Do not exceed recommended dose in case of persistent bronchospasm. Adrenal suppression, including growth retardation in childn & adolescents, decrease in bone mineral density, cataract & glaucoma may occur after treatment w/ inhaled corticosteroids in high doses for long periods. Trauma, surgery, infection & rapid dose reduction may result in adrenal crisis. Gradually reduce dose & monitor adrenal function in patients receiving high doses of steroids. Patients sensitive to sympathomimetic effects. Patients w/ coronary heart disease, arrhythmia, HTN, glaucoma, hyperthyroidism, pheochromocytoma, diabetes & prostatic hypertrophy. Pregnancy & lactation.
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