Treating Wheezing With Albuterol
January 9th, 2009

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Albuterol is mainly used for treating wheezing, chest tightness, and breathing problems like asthma. The drug functions by opening and relaxing air passages and makes breathing more comfortable. Albuterol is part of the class of medicines known as bronchodilators. The drug is also used in treatment of muscle paralysis and is also known by the name of Salbutamol.

The intake of albuterol drug

The drug is available as a liquid that is taken with the help of a nebulizer. Normally, it is taken every three to four hours daily. However, if it is used to prevent breathing complications while exercising, it is taken about half an hour before exercise. The drug should be taken in the quantity as prescribed by the doctor. Even if you have a positive effect as a result of the drug intake, do not stop taking the drug.

If a person forgets the dose, he should not take it with other dose. Instead skip the drug, and continue with the dose.

Storage of Albuterol

The medicine should be stored at room temperature, and away from the reach of children. Any medicine that is outdated should not be consumed and should be thrown away. If a person is using the nebulizer solution, it should be discarded a week after removing it from the foil pouch. However, if you use the inhaler, it should be thrown away two months after removing it from the foil pouch. Do not puncture the aerosol canister; ask the pharmacist for the best way to discard the equipment.


People suffering from the following health problems should take the drug with caution:

1 diabetes
2 high blood pressure
3 hyperthyroidism
4 epilepsy
5 kidney disease
6 liver disease
7 difficulty in swallowing
8 pregnant women
9 breast feeding women
10 elderly people

The side effects of Albuterol

The side effects that commonly occur are:
1 vomiting
2 back, bone or muscle pain
3 headache
4 throat irritation
5 nervousness
6 nausea

Some of the serious side effects that can occur are:
1 itching
2 irregular heartbeat
3 rash
4 hoarseness
5 chest pain
6 difficulty in swallowing
7 swelling of ankles, lips, hands and face

Talk to your doctor if you suffer from the serious side effects.

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