Monograph Details
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Respiratory Tract
> Asthma/COPD
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Albuterol Inhalation Aerosol |
| Manufacturer |
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Various generic manufacturers |
| Legal Classification |
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Rx
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| Generic Name |
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Albuterol 90 micrograms/inh; metered-dose aerosol. |
| Also |
• Albuterol Inhalation Soln
• Albuterol Nebules
• Albuterol Syrup
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| Indications |
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Bronchospasm. |
| Adults and Children |
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<4 years: not recommended. ≥4 years: 2 inh every 4–6 hrs as needed; 1 inh every 4 hrs may suffice. Exercise–induced bronchospasm: 2 inh 15 minutes before exercise. |
| Precautions |
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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. |
| Interactions |
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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). |
| Adverse Reactions |
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Tremor, nervousness, headache, dizziness, hyperactivity, insomnia, weakness, tachycardia, epistaxis, hypokalemia, throat irritation (inh), paradoxical bronchospasm; immediate hypersensitivity reactions (eg, rash, urticaria, angioedema). |
| How Supplied |
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Contact supplier. |
| Additional Resources |
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• Related Prescribing Note |
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