Salbutamol
salbutamol sulfate
Salbutamol is a bronchodilator used for treating asthma, severe bronchitis, and other breathing problems. The drug can also be used for other treatments as well; hence it is wise to consult doctor for any queries related to Salbutamol use.
Drug Action
Salbutamol works by opening the airways thus easing the breathing process.
Safety Information
Salbutamol should not be used if you are allergic to one or many components of the drug.
Salbutamol Side Effects
Some of the side effects of Salbutamol include:
- Nervousness
- tremors
- Dry throat
- Throat irritation
- Headache
- Fast heartbeat
- Palpitations
- Transient muscular cramps
- Sleeplessness
- Nausea
- Weakness
- Dizziness
Some of the rare side effects include,
- Drowsiness
- Flushing
- Restless feeling
- Irritation
- Chest discomfort or pain
- Trouble urinating
- High blood pressure
- Vomit
- Dizziness
- Enhanced alertness
- Hyperactivity
- Unusual taste in mouth
Warning Signs
It is wise to seek emergency care if you suffer from
- Hives
- Swelling of lips, face, or throat
- Difficulty in breathing
Precautions
When you use Salbutamol, it is recommended that you also should use anti-inflammatory corticosteroids like beclomethasone, budesonide, or fluticasone. If the asthma attack becomes worse, then contact doctor for further drug usage directions.
Salbutamol can cause reversible high blood glucose level during the administration of the drug. Hence, especially diabetes patients have to be cautious in monitoring the blood glucose level.
If the condition fails to respond even after 3 consecutive administrations, then, it means that your condition is getting worse. Hence it is advisable to contact the doctor as early as possible.
Pregnancy
Salbutamol has been used widely in many pregnant cases with no available ill effects on the fetus. However, there are no studies to confirm the findings, Hence; it is recommended that you contact doctor for salbutamol administration when you are pregnant. Some amount of Salbutamol is excreted on the breast milk; however the effect of the drug on the infant is not detected. Therefore it is wise to consult a doctor regarding the Salbutamol usage when you are still breast feeding.
Drug Interaction
Salbutamol reacts with:
- Monoamine oxidase inhibitors like phenelzine, tranylcypromine, moclobemide
- Tricyclic antidepressants like amitriptyline, desipramine, nortriptyline
- Bronchodilators like salmeterol, terbutaline
- Epinephrine
- Beta-blockers like atenolol, propranolol
- Ipratropium
- certain diuretics like hydrochlorothiazide
- Digoxin
General Precautions
If you administer one or many of the interactive drugs, then it is wise to inform your doctor regarding the medicines, as this will help the doctor in deciding the dosage amount of the drug for you. In this case, you have to track the body reaction for the drug closely in order to avoid any associated side effects.
Drug interaction is also seen with other non prescription or counter active drugs. Hence, inform the physician regarding any of the reactions you see during the drug course.
