Prescription Required
Albuterol is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Albuterol is used -
Common
Unknown
Is the use of Albuterol safe for pregnant women?
No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Albuterol in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.
Is the use of Albuterol safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Albuterol for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Albuterol on the Kidneys?
Albuterol may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Albuterol on the Liver?
Side effects of Albuterol rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Albuterol on the Heart?
Albuterol may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Albuterol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Albuterol unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Albuterol habit forming or addictive?
Albuterol is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Albuterol will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Albuterol should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Albuterol cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Albuterol
Some foods when eaten with Albuterol can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Albuterol
Taking alcohol with Albuterol can be dangerous.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Proair HFA (albuterol sulfate)
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