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Albuterol Syrup Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Albuterol (as sulfate) 2mg/5mL; strawberry flavor.
Pharmacological Class
Beta-2 agonist.
How Supplied
Contact supplier.
Manufacturer
Albuterol Syrup Indications
Indications
Bronchospasm.
Albuterol Syrup Dosage and Administration
Adult
2–4mg 3–4 times daily, may increase gradually; max 8mg 4 times daily. Elderly: initially 2mg 3–4 times daily, may increase gradually; max 8mg 4 times daily.
Children
<2yrs: not recommended. 2–6yrs: 0.1mg/kg 3 times daily; max initially 2mg 3 times daily; may increase gradually to 0.2mg/kg 3 times daily; max 4mg 3 times daily. 6–12yrs: 2mg 3–4 times daily; may increase gradually; max 6mg 4 times daily.
Albuterol Syrup Contraindications
Not Applicable
Albuterol Syrup Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Albuterol Syrup 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 Syrup Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Albuterol Syrup 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 Syrup 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 Syrup Clinical Trials
See Literature
Albuterol Syrup Note
Notes
Formerly known under the brand names Proventil (aerosol, soln, nebules), Ventolin (aerosol, soln, syrup).
Albuterol Syrup Patient Counseling
See Literature
