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 Related Warnings

Is the use of Albuterol safe for pregnant women?

The effects of Albuterol on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.

Unknown
Is the use of Albuterol safe during breastfeeding?

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Albuterol on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Albuterol will cause side effects or not.

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?

Very few cases of side effects of Albuterol on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Albuterol on the Heart?

Albuterol is rarely harmful for 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?

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Albuterol since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Albuterol is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

Taking Albuterol with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Albuterol

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Albuterol as it can have severe side effects.

Severe