There are no known problems with taking herbal remedies and supplements with salbutamol. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you're taking any other medicines, including herbal medicines, vitamins or supplements.
Salbutamol is a type of medicine called a bronchodilator. When you have a puff of your salbutamol inhaler it works almost straight away to make your breathing easier. It carries on working for about 5 hours. Most people will use salbutamol for many years. Once your breathing is better, it may be possible for you or your child to use salbutamol less often. But you should always have your salbutamol inhaler with you so you can use it as soon as you have breathing problems.
Do not stop taking salbutamol unless your doctor tells you to. If you stop taking salbutamol your breathing problems could get worse. Even if you only have to use salbutamol occasionally, keep your inhaler with you all the time in case you have a sudden attack.
Almost everyone who has asthma or COPD is prescribed a bronchodilator inhaler or "reliever" inhaler to help their breathing. Salbutamol and terbutaline work as well as each other. However, the inhalers may look different. If you have difficulty using a salbutamol inhaler talk to your doctor. Switching to a terbutaline inhaler may be an option for you. In most cases, you will also be given another inhaler to "prevent" your symptoms and you should use this regularly every day.
Salbutamol is a very safe medicine. There's no evidence that it does any lasting damage to your body even if you use it for many years. It's a good idea to keep a diary of how often you need to use your salbutamol inhaler.
That way you can discuss how it's helping your asthma or COPD with your doctor or nurse. Keeping a diary will also help you know when to order a replacement inhaler. Some inhalers contain a fixed number of doses and it's not always obvious when they are empty.
There's no firm evidence to suggest that taking salbutamol will reduce fertility in either men or women. Salbutamol does not affect any type of contraception including the contraceptive pill and emergency contraception.
Try not to smoke. Smoking irritates the lungs and will make your breathing problem worse. Speak to your doctor, nurse or pharmacist if you're finding it hard to stop smoking.
There is help available on the NHS. Salbutamol can make you feel dizzy or shaky. If this happens, do not drive, cycle or use tools or machinery until you feel better. Page last reviewed: 23 October Next review due: 23 October Salbutamol inhaler - Brand names: Ventolin, Airomir, Asmalal, Easyhaler, Pulvinal, Salamol, Easi-Breathe, Salbulin On this page About inhaled salbutamol Key facts Who can and cannot use salbutamol inhalers How and when to use your inhaler How to use your inhaler Side effects How to cope with side effects of salbutamol inhalers Pregnancy and breastfeeding Cautions with other medicines Common questions about salbutamol inhalers.
About inhaled salbutamol Salbutamol is used to relieve symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD such as coughing, wheezing and feeling breathless. This medicine is only available on prescription. Help us improve our website Can you answer a quick question about your visit today? Salbutamol inhalers are safe and effective with few side effects if you use them as advised by your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. Salbutamol inhalers are called "reliever" inhalers because they give you quick relief from breathing problems when you need it.
In most cases, you will be given another inhaler to "prevent" your symptoms and you should use this regularly every day. If you need to use your salbutamol inhaler more than 3 times a week, it could be a sign that your breathing problem is not well controlled. Talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. Salbutamol is safe to use in pregnancy and while breastfeeding.
Salbutamol can be used by adults and children of all ages. Salbutamol is not suitable for people with certain health problems. Check with your doctor before starting salbutamol if you: have had an allergic reaction to salbutamol or any other medicines in the past take other medicines including ones you buy from a pharmacy, herbal remedies or supplements have a rare inherited digestive disorder of galactose intolerance, the Lapp lactase deficiency or glucose-galactase malabsorption.
This is because many salbutamol products contain lactose. Do not have lactose if you have these conditions If you have a lactose intolerance, however, the amount of lactose in salbutamol products is too small to cause you any problems.
The normal way for adults and children to use their inhaler is: 1 or 2 puffs of salbutamol when you need it up to a maximum of 4 times in 24 hours regardless of whether you have 1 puff or 2 puffs at a time Salbutamol is sometimes prescribed to prevent breathing symptoms happening in the first place.
If you need to use your inhaler more than 4 times in 24 hours: it may mean that your health problem is getting worse and that you need different treatment you are more likely to get side effects such as increased heart rate, jitteriness, nervousness and headaches Make an appointment to see your doctor, pharmacist or nurse if you need to use your inhaler: more than 4 times in 24 hours more than 2 days of each week in the middle of the night at least once a week.
This means that digoxin may not work as well. You doctor may adjust your digoxin dose and monitor your digoxin blood levels during treatment. Use extreme caution if you take albuterol with certain depression medications or take them within 2 weeks of each other. Taking these drugs together may significantly increase the heart effects of albuterol.
However, because drugs interact differently in each person, we cannot guarantee that this information includes all possible interactions. Always speak with your healthcare professional about possible interactions with all prescription drugs, vitamins, herbs and supplements, and over-the-counter drugs that you are taking. Taking it again could be fatal cause death. For people with heart disorders: Tell your doctor if you have a heart condition such as insufficiency, irregular heart rate, or high blood pressure.
Albuterol may significantly change your blood pressure, heart rate, or pulse. This could make your heart condition worse. For people with diabetes: Albuterol can make your blood sugar management worse. If you have diabetes, talk with your doctor about whether this drug is safe for you. For people with an overactive thyroid hyperthyroidism : Albuterol may make your overactive thyroid worse. If you have this condition, talk with your doctor about whether this drug is safe for you. For people with seizures: This drug can make your seizures worse.
Talk with your doctor to find out if this drug is safe for you. For people with low potassium levels: Albuterol can further lower your potassium levels. If you already have low potassium levels, this could cause negative heart effects. For pregnant women: Albuterol is a category C pregnancy drug.
That means two things:. This drug should only be used if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. If it does, it may cause side effects in a child who is breastfed. Talk with your doctor if you breastfeed your child. You may need to decide whether to stop breastfeeding or stop taking this medication. For seniors: Older adults may process drugs more slowly. A normal adult dose may cause levels of the drug to be higher than normal.
All possible dosages and forms may not be included here. Your dose, form, and how often you take it will depend on:. Older adults may process drugs more slowly. However, because drugs affect each person differently, we cannot guarantee that this list includes all possible dosages.
Always speak with your doctor or pharmacist about dosages that are right for you. Albuterol is used for short-term and long-term treatment. You can use this drug during flare-ups for your asthma. You might also need to take this drug long-term to relieve shortness of breath, wheezing, and coughing due to your asthma.
This can lead to irreversible scarring of your airway. If you take too much: You could have dangerous levels of the drug in your body. You may have the following symptoms:. Call your doctor or local poison control center, or go to the nearest emergency room. What to do if you miss a dose: This drug can be used as needed.
A doctor will determine how much albuterol a person needs and how often they should use the medication. If a person is pregnant or nursing, they should make their doctor aware of this before taking albuterol. If anyone learns they are pregnant while using an albuterol nebulizer, they also should tell their doctor as soon as they can.
People can still use albuterol while pregnant, but as there are no high-quality studies on its safety during pregnancy, people will need to discuss the risks and benefits with a doctor. Albuterol may not be suitable for some people. Before using albuterol with a nebulizer, a person should make their doctor aware of any underlying health conditions to ensure this medication does not interact with them. It is especially important to notify a doctor about:. If a person could have one of these conditions, they should ask a doctor to perform diagnostic tests to rule them out.
Albuterol nebulizers can interact with other medications. A person should tell their doctor if they are taking other medications before they start albuterol, including:. It is also important that a person tell their doctor if they have recently stopped taking MAOIs or tricyclics in the past 2 weeks. If a person takes any supplements, such as vitamins or herbal remedies, they should also discuss these with their doctor before trying albuterol.
In some cases, albuterol can cause side effects. The most common side effects are:. If these side effects occur and do not get better, or they become disruptive, talk with a doctor as soon as possible about ways to manage or avoid them. Occasionally, albuterol may cause breathing difficulties to get worse. If this occurs, call or visit an emergency room immediately. A person should also get emergency help if they experience the following symptoms of a serious allergic reaction after using albuterol:.
A person should not use an albuterol nebulizer to treat a child who has croup. Albuterol is not effective at reducing voice box swelling. Treatments a doctor can offer for croup may include:.
Learn more about home remedies to help with croup. A person cannot develop an addiction to albuterol. However, people may feel dependent on albuterol if their symptoms are severe. If this is the case, people should speak with a doctor about how to better control their symptoms.
Some people need more than one type of medication to control asthma. Inhaling too much albuterol can cause :. If someone has taken too much albuterol or experiences these symptoms after using it, they should call or go straight to the emergency room. People should speak with a doctor if they have any concerns or questions about using an albuterol nebulizer.
People should also contact a doctor as soon as possible if:.
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