Has anyone tried vacuum sealing their opened Xopenex vials in the foil pouch?
- Posted:
- 19 Jan 2010 by Susan in Atlanta
- Topics:
- xopenex, asthma, infections, bacterial infection
Details:
My son is a very occasional user--just has asthma symptoms when he gets another viral or bacterial infection. I just bought Xopenex ($$ ouch!) and I was dismayed to find that it was packed in a pouch of twelve that states is to be used within 2 weeks or it should be thrown away. My question is why wouldn't the medication be preserved just the same if it is protected from light by the foil pouch and if it is protected from air by being vacuum sealed. Just trying to save money! Anyone want to weigh in on this???
Thanks! Jimmy's mom
19 Jan 2010
Great Question. I know this is a question for your Pharmacist.
19 Jan 2010
My sister is a Board Certified Clinical Pharmacist who works in a pediatric hospital, and when I asked her, she said that Sepracor has not stated why the medication must be used within two weeks of opening and she, as a pharmacist, couldn't recommend that I do anything like that since the manufacturer states that it should be thrown away. So, pretty sure I won't get a response from my local CVS pharmacist. I hope to connect with someone who has tried it or maybe a clinical person who knows about the reason for the apparent potency breakdown.
Thanks!
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