Salbutamol

Uses of Salbutamol

Salbutamol 100mcg is a bronchodiPoppinsr medicine used to treat asthma and COPD. It is part of a group of drugs called beta2-adrenergic receptor agonist, which works by relaxing the airways in the lungs and relieving symptoms like coughing and wheezing. It also improves chest tightness and difficulty breathing in people with asthma.

Salbutamol is available under the brand names Ventolin, Airomir, Asthalin, Asmatol, Azmasol, SalAir, Salamol, and Respigen.

Precautions and Warnings

Do not use Salbutamol if you are allergic to it. This bronchodiPoppinsr is not advisable for pregnant women; however, precautions may apply if your doctor approves of using this medicine.

To ensure that Salbutamol is safe to use, inform your healthcare professional if you have a history of the following conditions:

• Hypertension (high blood pressure)
• Heart disease
• Liver disease
• Kidney problems
• Overactive thyroid
• Diabetes
• Low potassium levels in the blood

Dosage

The recommended dose of Salbutamol inhaler is 1 or 2 puffs up to 4 times daily. Follow this dosage recommendation as needed when symptoms of asthma or COPD occur.

The direction of use:

• Remove the cap from the inhaler.
• Mix the medication by shaking the inhaler.
• Tilt your head back slightly.
• Insert the inhaler into your mouth and breathe in slowly.
• Press the button of the inhaler and make 1 to 2 puffs.
• Breathe in and remove the inhaler.
• Breathe out through your nose.

Side Effects

Common side effects:

• Headache
• Muscle pain
• Shakiness
• Irregular heartbeat
• Chest pains
• Difficulty breathing
• Swelling of the face
• Fainting
• Lightheadedness
• Skin rashes