Your Medication Albuterol
This information is provided for public education purposes only and is not intended to substitute for a manufacturer’s directions or consultation with a licensed pharmacist or healthcare professional all medication including those available over-the-counter can be harmful if not used as directed in taking more than one medication could result in harmful drug
Interactions please consult a licensed pharmacist or healthcare professional before taking any medication or changing and already approved or prescribed medication plan hello my name is wilf student pharmacist at the university of arkansas for medical sciences today i’m here to talk to you about your medication albuterol a butyl is also known as the brand names
Proair hf a proair recipe click ventolin hf a proventil hf a and a q nib this is commonly referred to as your rescue inhaler albuterol is most commonly used to help open the airways in lung diseases where spasm may cause breathing problems and also to help prevent exercise induced breathing problems albuterol is short acting in use for quick relief for patients
That are having breathing problems this medication is not used to treat or fix these diseases it only helps in controlling the symptoms many times this drug is used on an as-needed basis do not use more often than told by the doctor some common side effects with albuterol include excitement nervousness upset stomach and throat irritation some less common side
Effects include headache chest pain shakiness drowsiness and fatigue do not take out butor all if you have a severe hypersensitivity to milk proteins especially with proair recipe click while taking albuterol remember it is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have signs of an allergic reaction muscle pains are weakness muscle cramps or a heart beat
That does not feel normal because this could be a sign of low potassium levels if prescribed an albuterol inhaler it is very important that you use your inhaler correctly instructions are included in the box containing your inhaler if you need more assistance with the proper way to use your inhaler your pharmacist can help you if while taking this medication you
Experience trouble breathing breathing that is worse wheezing or coughing get medical help right away thank you and if you have any further questions contact your local pharmacist or health care provider this information is provided for public education purposes only and is not intended to substitute for a manufacturer’s directions or consultation with a licensed
Pharmacist or healthcare professional all medication including those available over-the-counter can be harmful if not used as directed in taking more than one medication could result in harmful drug interactions please consult a licensed pharmacist or healthcare professional before taking any medication or changing and already approved or prescribed medication plan you
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Albuterol Medication Information (dosing, side effects, patient counseling) By RxLearn
