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Albuterol Inhalation Soln 0.5% Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Albuterol (as sulfate) 0.5%.
Pharmacological Class
Beta-2 agonist.
How Supplied
Contact supplier.
Manufacturer
Albuterol Inhalation Soln 0.5% Indications
Indications
Bronchospasm.
Albuterol Inhalation Soln 0.5% Dosage and Administration
Adult
By nebulizer: 2.5mg (0.5mL of 0.5% diluted to 3mL with sterile normal saline, or 3mL of 0.083%) 3–4 times daily.
Children
Use other forms.
Albuterol Inhalation Soln 0.5% Contraindications
Not Applicable
Albuterol Inhalation Soln 0.5% Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Albuterol Inhalation Soln 0.5% Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Avoid excessive use. Sensitivity to sympathomimetics. Discontinue if paradoxical bronchospasm or cardiovascular effects occur. Cardiovascular disease (eg, coronary insufficiency, arrhythmias, hypertension). Diabetes. Hyperthyroidism. Seizure disorders. Reevaluate periodically. Elderly. Labor & delivery. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers: not recommended.
Albuterol Inhalation Soln 0.5% Pharmacokinetics
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Albuterol Inhalation Soln 0.5% Interactions
Interactions
Avoid MAOIs, tricyclics within 14 days (increased cardiovascular effects). Oral sympathomimetics: not recommended. Antagonized by β-blockers. Monitor digoxin. Caution with other drugs that may lower serum potassium (eg, diuretics).
Albuterol Inhalation Soln 0.5% Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Tremor, nervousness, headache, dizziness, hyperactivity, insomnia, weakness, tachycardia, epistaxis, hypokalemia, throat irritation (inh), paradoxical bronchospasm; immediate hypersensitivity reactions (eg, rash, urticaria, angioedema).
Albuterol Inhalation Soln 0.5% Clinical Trials
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Albuterol Inhalation Soln 0.5% Note
Notes
Formerly known under the brand names Proventil (aerosol, soln, nebules), Ventolin (aerosol, soln, syrup).
Albuterol Inhalation Soln 0.5% Patient Counseling
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