Albuterol Sulfate Hfa

Generic: Albuterol Sulfate

Rx only

Beta agonist✓ FDA-verified

Albuterol Sulfate HFA is an inhaler used to treat or prevent breathing problems, like bronchospasm, in people aged 4 years and older with certain lung conditions. It works by relaxing the muscles in the airways, making it easier to breathe. You typically take it by inhaling 2 puffs every 4 to 6 hours, or 2 puffs about 15 to 30 minutes before exercise if you need it for that purpose. It's important to know that this medication should not be used if you have a history of allergic reactions to any of its ingredients. Additionally, be cautious if you are taking other medications that can affect your heart, as albuterol can also have some cardiovascular effects.

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Uses

Treatment or prevention of bronchospasm in patients aged 4 years and older.
Prevention of exercise-induced bronchospasm in patients aged 4 years and older.

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Dosage

2 inhalations every 4 to 6 hours for bronchospasm. 2 inhalations 15 to 30 minutes before exercise for prevention. 1 inhalation every 4 hours may be enough for some patients.
Always follow your doctor's specific instructions for your dose.

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Side effects

Common

throat irritationviral respiratory infectionsupper respiratory inflammationcoughmusculoskeletal painparadoxical bronchospasm

Serious

cardiovascular effectshypersensitivity reactionshypokalemia

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Warnings

⚠ Important warnings

Do not use with other short-acting sympathomimetic bronchodilators.
Caution with beta-blockers; may cause severe bronchospasm.
Caution with non-potassium-sparing diuretics; may worsen ECG changes.
Caution with digoxin; may decrease serum levels.
Use with extreme caution with monoamine oxidase inhibitors and tricyclic antidepressants.

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Drug interactions

Beta-blockersmay block bronchodilation and cause bronchospasmCaution
Non-potassium-sparing diureticsmay worsen ECG changes and hypokalemiaCaution
Digoxinmay decrease serum digoxin levelsCaution
Monoamine oxidase inhibitorsmay increase albuterol's vascular effectsCaution
Tricyclic antidepressantsmay increase albuterol's vascular effectsCaution

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