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Albuterol (Salbutamol)

Latest prescription information about Albuterol (Salbutamol). Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Albuterol (Salbutamol)
Pronunciation : (al byoo' ter ole)
Trade Name(s): 
India- Aerocort Inhaler, Aerocort Rotacap, Aeromist Soln, Aerotaz Disk Inhaler, Aerotaz Disk Tab, Aerotide Filcotab, Aerotide Tab, Albutamol Syr, Albutamol Tab, Alkarex-Pd Syr, Amborex-Gs Syr, Ambril-S Syr, Ambril-Sg Syr, Ambrolax-Pd Syr, Ambros-Gm Syr, Asmanil Tab, Ast Ex Syr, Asthalin Exp Liqd, Asthalin Hfa Inhaler Inhaler, Asthalin Inhaler, Asthalin Resp-Amp, Asthalin Rotacap, Asthalin Syr, Asthalin Tab, Asthalin-Ax Respules, Asthalin-Sa Tab, Asthavent-Br Syr, Asthos Tab, Benylin-E Syr, Bronko Tab Extentab, Bronkonat Inhaler, Bronmix Syr, Bronmix Tab, Brosol Tab, Budesal-0.5mg Respules, Budesal-1mg Respules, Butavent-Ax Syr, C-Cold Syr, Combimist Inhaler Inhaler, Combimist Respules Respules, Coriminic 'X' Liqd, Derihaler Inhaler, Derisone Res-Cap, Duolin Inhaler, Duolin Respules, Duolin Rotacap, Durabec Breathaler Inhaler, Durasal Breathaler Inhaler, Durasal-Cr Cr-Cap, Efelin Tab, Elkuf Syr, Eto-Salbetol Syr Syr, Eto-Salbetol Tab, Glaxo Salbutamol Inh Inhaler, Instaryl Expectorant, Instaryl-P Syr, Levolin Inhaler, Levolin Respules, Levolin Rotacap, Levolin Syr, Levolin Tab, Mexol-G Tab, Muco Asthalin Tab, Mucolinc Exp Expectorant, Mucolinc Tab Tab, Pedex-S Syr, Refid Syr, Rheolin Inhalant, Salbair B Forte Cap, Salbair Inhaler, Salbair Respules, Salbair Soln, Salbair Tr-Cap, Salbair-B Inhaler, Salbair-B Tr-Cap, Salbair-I Inhaler, Salbair-I Respules, Salbair-I Tr-Cap, Salbetol Tab, Salbid Exp Expectorant, Salbid Rtd-Tab, Salbid Tab, Salbrox-Xl Syr, Salbu Cap, Salbu Syr, Salbusun Syr, Salbusun Tab, Salbutamol Inhaler, Salbutamol Resp-Soln, Salmaplon Tab, Sal-Mucolite Syr, Sal-Mucolite Tab, Saloxen Syr Syr, Salphyllin Syr, Salsol Inj, Salvent Easecaps Cap, Servent Inhalant, Sobrex Syr, Spasmonyl Syr, Symovent-Bg Syr, Symovent-Pd Syr, Synabron F-Tab, Synabron Tab, Vent Easecap, Vent Inhaler, Vent Plus Cap, Vent Plus Easecaps Cap, Vent Plus Inhaler, Ventabrom Liqd, Ventakof Liqd, Ventcos-Bg Syr, Ventcos-Pd Syr, Ventilate F-Tab, Ventilate Syr, Ventilate Tab, Ventil-B Forte Tab, Ventipra Inhaler, Ventirex Syr Syr, Ventirex Tab, Ventirex-Mb Syr, Ventorlin Cr-Cap, Ventorlin Exp Syr, Ventorlin Inhaler, Ventorlin Syr, Ventosym-Bg Syr, Ventsolv Syr, Vifex Syr, Viscodyne-S Syr, Xentharex-S Syr.
International- AccuNeb , Proventil HFA , Albuterol Sulfate .
Why it is prescribed (Indications) : 
This medication is a short-acting β2-adrenergic receptor agonist, prescribed for asthma. It relaxes the smooth muscles in the airway, which allows air to flow in and out of the lungs more easily.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): 


Hypersensitivity.

Pregnancy Category :

A B C D X
Category C : Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.


When it is to be taken : 
PO- The usual starting dose is 1.25 mg or 0.63 mg, 3 or 4 times daily.
How it should be taken : 
It comes as a tablet, capsule and syrup to take by mouth, on an empty stomach.
It also comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider either into the large muscle or under the skin.
Special Instruction : 
* Caution should be exercised in patients with history of epilepsy, diabetes, overactive thyroid, kidney problems, adrenal gland tumor, who are taking other medications, any allergy, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
* It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.
Side Effects : 
Central nervous system - Nervousness, tremor, headache, sleeplessness, weakness, dizziness, drowsiness and restlessness.
Heart - Fast / slow heart rate, flushing and chest pain.
Musculoskeletal - Muscle cramps.
Gastrointestinal - Nausea.
Respiratory - Inflammation of bronchus.
Skin - Allergic reactions and rash.
Miscellaneous - Flu symptoms.
Other Precautions : 
* It may affect blood sugar level; monitor blood sugar level regularly.
* Avoid excess dosage.
Storage Conditions : 
Store it at controlled room temperature (between 2°C and 25°C). Protect from light and excessive heat.

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