Generic Name - Albuterol (salbutamol)
Category - Bronchodilator, Anti-asthmatic medication
Indications
Relief of bronchopasm
Generic Albuterol is indicated for the prevention and relief of bronchopasm associated with reversible obstructive airway disease such as asthma. Albuterol works by relaxing muscles in the airways to improve breathing. Albuterol Inhaler improves your breathing by relaxing the muscles in the airways.
Generic for Albuterol Contraindications and Drug Interactions
Generic Albuterol is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
Generic Albuterol should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment condition.
Tachyarrhythmias
Tachycardia
Diabetes mellitus
Seizure disorders
Psychoneurotic individuals
There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Albuterol. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.
Sympathomimetics
Beta-blockers
Diuretics
Digoxin
Furazolidone
Amitriptyline
Generic for Albuterol Dosage
The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericAlbuterol
The usual dosage pf Generic Albuterol for adults and children 12 years of age and older is 2.5 mg administered three to four times daily by nebulization. More frequent administration or higher doses are not recommended
Generic for Albuterol Adverse Effects
Some of the most serious Generic Albuterol side Effects include skin rash or hives, swelling of the tongue, face, or lips with difficulty breathing, difficulty swallowing, hoarseness and tightening of the throat (angioedema).
This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Albuterol.
Generic for Albuterol and Pregnancy
There are no adequate and well controlled study of Generic Albuterol in pregnant women. However animal studies show some fetal injuries. Albuterol should be used during the pregnancy only if the potential benefit justify the potential risk to the fetus.
Generic for Albuterol and Breastfeeding
It is not known whether Generic Albuterol passes into human milk. Anyways necessary caution is advised before nursing babies.
Generic for Albuterol and Pediatric
The safety and effectiveness of albuterol inhaler in children over 2 years of age group are substantially similar to that of adult patients. The recommended dose for the pediatric population is based upon efficacy and safety in children.
Generic for Albuterol and Geriatric
No overall differences in safety or effectiveness were observed between younger patients and patients above 65 years. However, greater sensitivity exhibited by some older individuals cannot be ruled out.
Note
The above information about Generic albuterol serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.
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