Let's take a minute to talk about your medication.  

This is Brovana. It helps keep the symptoms of COPD under control. 

Brovana is taken as a breathing treatment. Each dose comes in a ready-to-use vial that is placed into a nebulizer machine. This allows it to be breathed into the lungs. It is often taken twice a day, about 12 hours apart. You should take it exactly as your doctor tells you to. Read the instructions for use, so you are comfortable using this medicine. 

Brovana does not treat sudden symptoms of COPD. You should always have a rescue inhaler to treat sudden symptoms.  

Most people tolerate this medicine well. Common side effects include chest and back pain, diarrhea, headache, sinus congestion, and tremors. These effects are normal if they are mild and should go away. Some people have also reported nervousness, rash, vomiting, fever, leg cramps and swelling. Brovana can cause tiredness. You should wait until you know how this medicine affects you before doing activities that require you to be alert, like driving. If these or other side effects become reasons you want to stop taking this medicine, please talk to your doctor or pharmacist. Do not stop taking it unless your doctor says it's okay.

As with any medicine, rare but serious side effects could occur. With Brovana, this includes a risk of serious breathing issues. You should read the medication guide to know which symptoms to watch for and when to report changes. 

Women should check with their doctors before becoming pregnant and before breastfeeding.

Brovana can interact with other medicines. You should always check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any other medicines. Do not mix Brovana with other medicines in your nebulizer machine. 

For best results, take Brovana as prescribed, and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have questions about your nebulizer.