Albuterol Sulfate Inhl

In Depth

Uses and How to Use
Precautions and Side Effects
Dosage and Storage

Generic Name: ALBUTEROL CAPSULES - INHALATION
Pronounced: (al-BYOU-ter-ohl)

Albuterol Sulfate Inhl Side Effects

Dry mouth, irritated throat, dizziness, headache, lightheadedness, heartburn, loss of appetite, altered taste sensation, restlessness, anxiety, nervousness, trembling, and sweating may occur but should subside as your body adjusts to the medication. If these symptoms persist or worsen, inform your doctor.

To relieve dry mouth, suck on (sugarless) hard candy or ice chips, chew (sugarless) gum, drink water or use saliva substitute.

Inform your doctor if you experience:

chest pain
pounding heartbeat

In the unlikely event you have a serious allergic reaction to this drug, seek medical attention immediately. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction include:

rash
itching
swelling
severe dizziness
trouble breathing

If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Albuterol Sulfate Inhl Precautions

Before using this drug, tell your doctor your medical history especially of:

an overactive thyroid
heart disease
high blood pressure
epilepsy
diabetes
allergies

This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

It is not known if this drug is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Albuterol Sulfate Inhl Drug Interactions

Tell your doctor of all over-the-counter or prescription medication you may use including:

all asthma drugs
blood pressure medications
chest pain medications
beta-blockers (e.g., propranolol)
levodopa
digoxin
certain antidepressants (e.g., amitriptyline, doxepin)
MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone, linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine)
ritodrine
other "adrenalin" drugs
thyroid drugs
caffeine
diuretics (e.g., hydrochlorothiazide)

Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

Albuterol Sulfate Inhl Medical Alert

Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).