Albuterol Benefits & Uses
Albuterol is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
AsthmaOther Benefits
- Asthma Primary
- Wheezing
- Shortness of Breath
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
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Albuterol Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Albuterol is used -
Common
Unknown
Albuterol Related Warnings
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Is the use of Albuterol safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Albuterol during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Unknown -
Is the use of Albuterol safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Albuterol in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
Unknown -
What is the effect of Albuterol on the Kidneys?
Albuterol has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
Mild -
What is the effect of Albuterol on the Liver?
Albuterol may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on 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
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
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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?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Albuterol since it does not cause drowsiness.
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, the use of Albuterol in mental disorders is not effective.
No
Albuterol Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Albuterol
Taking Albuterol with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Mild -
Interaction between Alcohol and Albuterol
Consumption of alcohol and Albuterol together may have severe effects on your health.
Severe
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
3 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Proair HFA (albuterol sulfate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 223
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 118-120
