Albuterol Benefits & Uses

Albuterol is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Asthma

Other Benefits

Albuterol Dosage & How to Take

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.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Albuterol Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Albuterol is used -

Common

Cough
Trembling
Throat Irritation
Nausea or vomiting
Nervousness
Headache

Unknown

Muscle Ache (Read More - Home Remedies for Muscle Aches)

Albuterol Related Warnings

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.

Unknown
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.

Unknown
What is the effect of Albuterol on the Kidneys?

Albuterol may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Albuterol on the Liver?

Side effects of Albuterol rarely affect the liver.

Mild
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.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Albuterol with Other Drugs

Albuterol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Amitriptyline

Amoxapine

Doxepin

Imipramine

Losartan,Hydrochlorothiazide

Valsartan,Hydrochlorothiazide

Albuterol Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Albuterol unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Heart Disease
Diabetes
Potassium Deficiency
Epilepsy

Frequently asked Questions about Albuterol

Is this Albuterol habit forming or addictive?

Albuterol is not addictive in nature.

No
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.

Safe
Is it safe?

Albuterol should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Albuterol cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Albuterol Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Albuterol

Some foods when eaten with Albuterol can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Albuterol

Taking alcohol with Albuterol can be dangerous.

Severe