Question 1

can albuterol cause low potassium? need expert opinions!

Accepted Answer

No: And that's my expert opinion.

Question 2

can using albuterol cause a low potassium on your blood test?

Accepted Answer

Albuterol and K: Albuterol works to create smooth muscle relaxation through the beta-2 receptor site but one of it's other effects, is to reduce extracellular potassium (k) concentrations by pushing the k into the cells. This action is quite handy, in a pinch, but it cannot be relied on because the action is not quick enough in its onset to be of help in a hyperkalemic emergency.

Question 3

does low potassium increase blood pressure? if so, could nebulized albuterol's potassium-lowering effect be a significant factor as the cause of hbp?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: While low intake of sodium and adequate intake of potassium may be useful in preventing high blood pressure, it is unlikely that albutrol is a major factor in causing high blood pressure.

Question 4

do beta blockers like nadolol (corgard) really decrease the effect of the albuterol treatment for asthma?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Albuterol binds to beta receptors in the airways. So beta blockers, will decrease the effect of albuterol.

Question 5

my  5 y/o she is taking omnicef (cefdinir) 125/5 sus & breathing treatments of albuterol.  she has been complaining of pain in lower right abdomen. related?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Check with the doctor who prescribed this.  Strep throat can produce abdominal pain, particularly in children and is one of the causes of "acute abdomen".  The other possibility is that the antibiotic is not agreeing with her.  Hope she is better soon.

Question 6

does albuterol work?

Accepted Answer

Typically, yes.: Based on thousands if not millions of patients who have used albuterol, it should be considered a reasonable and safe medication for use. Any medication however may have side effects, and some users seem more sensitive to the fast heart rate, irritability, and agitation that can be encountered with its use. Your own physician is your best advisor as to the dose & frequency should it be required.

Question 7

can i neb budedonide with albuterol?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but...: You can put both together in the nebulizer; however, i prefer to separate them for this reason...Albuterol works fast to open up closed airways giving the Pulmicort a better chance of getting into the airways and decreasing inflammation. If you give both together, and there is significant airway spasm (closure), the Pulmicort may not be as effective.

Question 8

is .63 mg equivalent to .083% of albuterol?

Accepted Answer

No.: There are several strengths of the albuterol solution.  Two of them are
0.083% [2.5 mg/3 ml]  and
0.021% [0.63 mg/3 ml].

As you can see one of them has 4x as much albuterol as the weaker solution.

Question 9

i have albuterol that expired in 2011 so is it still effective?

Accepted Answer

Probably: The albuterol is probably still effective but perhaps not as effective as a new inhaler. If you're having trouble with your breathing, i certainly would use it but you should call your physician or pharmacy to request a refill.

Question 10

is qvar similar to albuterol?

Accepted Answer

Different: Qvar is an inhaled steroid (beclomethasone) and is designed for regular use to prevent asthma.  Albuterol is a quick relief short acting bronchodilator designed to be used "as needed" for acute asthma symptoms.  They can be used together.

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