Salbutamol tablet

Usual Adult Dose for: • • • • • • • Usual Pediatric Dose for: • • • • • • • Additional dosage information: • • • • • Usual Adult Dose for Asthma - Acute Intravenous infusion solution: • Dilute 5 mL of this drug (1000 mcg/mL) in 500 mL of Sodium Chloride Injection, or Sodium Chloride and Dextrose. • Infusion rates can be started at 5 mcg/min, and can be increased to 10 mcg/min and 20 mcg/min at 15 at 30 minute intervals, if necessary. Nebulizer inhalation solution: • 2.5 mg three or four times a day by nebulization, over approximately 5 to 15 minutes. Comments: • Never inject the IV infusion undiluted. Do not administer in the same infusion with other medications. • Check the IV infusion for clarity, particulate matter, precipitate, discoloration and leakage prior to administration. • Discard unused infusion solution 24 hours after preparation. Uses: • Relief of severe bronchospasm associated with acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis and bronchial asthma, and acute attack of bronchospasm • Treatment of status asthmaticus Usual Adult Dose for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Acute Intravenous infusion solution: • Dilute 5 mL of this drug (1000 mcg/mL) in 500 mL of Sodium Chloride Injection, or Sodium Chloride and Dextrose. • Infusion rates can be started at 5 mcg/min, and can be increased to 10 mcg/min and 20 mcg/min at 15 at 30 minute intervals, if necessary. Nebulizer inhalation solution: • 2.5 mg three or four times a day by nebulization, over approximately 5 ...

On this page • About salbutamol inhalers • Key facts • Who can and cannot use salbutamol inhalers • How and when 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 Salbutamol is used to relieve symptoms of Salbutamol comes in an inhaler (puffer). Salbutamol inhalers are usually blue. Salbutamol is sometimes given as tablets, capsules or syrup for people who cannot use an inhaler very well. It can also be given using a nebuliser, but this is usually only if you have severe asthma or COPD. A nebuliser is a machine that helps you breathe in your medicine as a mist, using a mask or a mouthpiece. You can use a nebuliser in hospital or you may be given one to manage your condition at home. This medicine is only available on prescription. • 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. You'll usually be given another • If you need to use your salbutamol inhaler more than 3 times a week, it could be a sign that your condition is not well controlled. Talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. • Salbutamol is safe to use in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. 3. Who can and cannot use salbutamol inhalers Most adults and children of ...

Adult: Treatment and prevention in patient with reversible obstructive airway disease: As metered-dose aerosol or dry powder inhaler (90 or 100 mcg/actuation): 1 or 2 inhalations every 4-6 hours. Max: 800 mcg daily. Child: As metered-dose aerosol or dry powder inhaler: 4-11 years 1 or 2 inhalations; ≥12 years Same as adult dose. Inhalation/Respiratory Prophylaxis of exercise-induced bronchospasm Adult: As metered-dose aerosol or dry powder inhaler (90 or 100 mcg/actuation): 2 inhalations 15-30 minutes prior to exercise. Child: As metered-dose aerosol or dry powder inhaler (90 or 100 mcg/actuation): 4-11 years 1 or 2 inhalations 15-30 minutes prior to exercise; ≥12 years Same as adult dose. Inhalation/Respiratory Chronic bronchospasm Adult: For arrest of preterm labour between 22 and 37 weeks of gestation: Initially, 10 mcg/min, increased at 10-minute intervals until there is response; then increase infusion rate slowly until contractions cease. Usual dose: 10-45 mcg/min. Maintain infusion at rate at which contractions stop for 1 hour, then reduce by decrements of 50% at intervals of 6 hours. Max treatment duration: 48 hours. Oral Bronchospasm Adult: Treatment and prevention in patient with reversible obstructive airway disease: As syr/immediate-release tab: 2-4 mg 3-4 times daily, may be increased up to max 8 mg 3-4 times daily as tolerated. As extended-release tab: 4-8 mg 12 hourly. Child: As syr/immediate-release tab: 2-6 years 1-2 mg; >6-12 years 2 mg; >12 years Same as...

Airomir, Combivent, Proair, Proventil, Ventolin, Xopenex Generic Name Salbutamol DrugBank Accession Number DB01001 Background Salbutamol is a short-acting, selective beta2-adrenergic receptor agonist used in the treatment of asthma and COPD. It is 29 times more selective for beta2 receptors than beta1 receptors giving it higher specificity for pulmonary beta receptors versus beta1-adrenergic receptors located in the heart. Salbutamol is formulated as a racemic mixture of the R- and S-isomers. The R-isomer has 150 times greater affinity for the beta2-receptor than the S-isomer and the S-isomer has been associated with toxicity. This lead to the development of levalbuterol, the single R-isomer of salbutamol. However, the high cost of levalbuterol compared to salbutamol has deterred wide-spread use of this enantiomerically pure version of the drug. Salbutamol is generally used for acute episodes of bronchospasm caused by bronchial asthma, chronic bronchitis and other chronic bronchopulmonary disorders such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD). It is also used prophylactically for exercise-induced asthma. Type Small Molecule Groups Approved, Vet approved Structure Pharmacology Indication Salbutamol is indicated for (i) the symptomatic relief and prevention of bronchospasm due to bronchial asthma, chronic bronchitis, reversible obstructive airway disease, and other chronic bronchopulmonary disorders in which bronchospasm is a complicating factor, and/or (ii) the acu...

What Is Albuterol Sulfate? Albuterol sulfate is a beta2-adrenergic bronchodilator used to relieve bronchospasm in adults and children 6 years of age and older with reversible obstructive airway disease. What Are Side Effects of Albuterol Sulfate? Common side effects of Albuterol Sulfate include: • nervousness, • tremor, • headache, • sleeplessness, • weakness, • dizziness, • fast heart rate, • palpitations, • muscle cramps, and • nausea Dosage for Albuterol Sulfate TThe usual starting dosage of albuterol sulfate for adults and children 12 years and older is 2 or 4 mg three or four times a day. The usual starting dosage of albuterol sulfate for children 6 to 12 years of age is 2 mg three or four times a day. Albuterol Sulfate In Children Safety and effectiveness of albuterol sulfate in children below 6 years of age have not been established. What Drugs, Substances, or Supplements Interact with Albuterol Sulfate? Albuterol sulfate may interact with other medicines such as: • oral sympathomimetic agents, • monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), • tricyclic antidepressants, • beta-blockers, • diuretics, and • digoxin Albuterol Sulfate During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant before using albuterol sulfate; it is unknown how it would affect a fetus. It is unknown if albuterol sulfate passes into breast milk. Because of the potential for tumorigenicity shown for albuterol in animal studies, breastfeeding is not recommended...

Description and Brand Names Drug information provided by: US Brand Name • Accuneb • ProAir Digihaler • ProAir HFA • Proair Respiclick • Proventil • Proventil HFA • ReliOn Ventolin HFA • Ventolin • Ventolin HFA Canadian Brand Name • Alti-Salbutamol Inhalation Aerosol • Apo-Salvent • Salbutamol • Salbutamol Nebuamp • Salbutamol Respirator Solution • Ventolin Inhaler • Ventolin Nebules PF • Ventolin Respirator • Ventolin Rotacaps Descriptions Albuterol is used to treat or prevent bronchospasm in patients with asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, and other lung diseases. It is also used to prevent bronchospasm caused by exercise. Albuterol belongs to the family of medicines known as adrenergic bronchodilators. Adrenergic bronchodilators are medicines that are breathed in through the mouth to open up the bronchial tubes (air passages) in the lungs. They relieve cough, wheezing, and trouble breathing by increasing the flow of air through the bronchial tubes. This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription. This product is available in the following dosage forms: • Powder • Solution • Suspension