ALBUTEROL

Albuterol inhalation is a bronchodilator that relaxes muscles in the airways. It also increases air flow to the lungs.

Uses

This drug is used to treat or prevent bronchospasm in people with reversible obstructive airway disease. Albuterol is also used to prevent exercise-induced bronchospasm. It is for use in adults and children who are at least 4 years old.

Warnings

You should not use albuterol if you are allergic to any of its components or if you had any allergies especially proteins.

Side Effects

Seek medical attention promptly if you have signs of an allergic reaction such as hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Common side effects may include:

Back Pain, Body Aches;
Headache, Dizziness;
Feeling Nervous;
Nausea, Diarrhea, Upset Stomach; Or
Sore Throat, Sinus Pain, Stuffy Runny Nose.

Call your doctor if any of the following happen to you after using the medicine:

Wheezing, Choking, Or Other Breathing Problems After Using This Medicine
Chest Pain, Fast Heart Rate, Pounding Heartbeats Or Fluttering In Your Chest
Pain Or Burning When You Urinate
High Blood Sugar–Increased Thirst, Increased Urination, Hunger, Dry Mouth, Fruity Breath Odor, Drowsiness, Dry Skin, Blurred Vision, Weight Loss
Low Potassium–Leg Cramps, Constipation, Irregular Heartbeats, Fluttering In Your Chest, Extreme Thirst, Increased Urination, Numbness Or Tingling, Muscle Weakness Or Limp Feeling

Precautions

Precautions

Before you take Albuterol, tell your doctor if you have:

Heart Disease
High Blood Pressure
Heart Rhythm Disorder
Seizures
Diabetes
Overactive Thyroid.

Interactions

Albuterol interacts with diet pills or cold medicine that contains a decongestant (phenylephrine, pseudoephedrine). Using these drugs along with albuterol may cause unpleasant side effects.

Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any you start or stop using, especially:

Any Other Inhaled Medicines or Bronchodilators;
Digoxin
A Diuretic or “Water Pill”
An Antidepressant–Amitriptyline, Desipramine, Imipramine, Doxepin, Nortriptyline, and Others
A Beta Blocker–Atenolol, Carvedilol, Labetalol, Metoprolol, Propranolol, Sotalol, And Others
An Mao Inhibitor–Isocarboxazid, Linezolid, Methylene Blue Injection, Phenelzine, Rasagiline, Selegiline, Tranylcypromine, and Others.

Overdose & Brands

Call emergency hotline if someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing. Overdose symptoms may include:

Dry Mouth
Tremors
Chest Pain
Fast Heartbeats
Nausea
General Ill Feeling
Seizure (Convulsions)
Feeling Light-Headed Or Fainting

Available brands:

Ventolin
Asmacaire
Solmux XP
Salbumed Plus
Salbutamol