Question 1

is there is any danger involved in using an expired albuterol inhaler?

Accepted Answer

Do not use it: Out dated medication can be dangerous.
The compound may "break-down" and cause
just about any kind of adverse event such as hallucinations.

Question 2

is it safe to give my 10yo with mild asthma albuterol inhaler that expired 1 year ago?

Accepted Answer

No, because:: It is important that you have constant access to asthma medication for your child, especially in preparation for when a child travels or misplaces an inhaler. If the only available inhaler is one that expired a year ago, you don't know how empty it is or how effective the medication inside is. Speak to your primary care provider asap and obtain new inhalers.

Question 3

what are the different dosages for albuterol inhaler?

Accepted Answer

No difference: While there are many different albuterol inhalers, they all deliver 90 mcg per puff. There are 2 other inhalers on the market similar to albuterol called xopenex (levalbuterol) & Maxair (pirbuterol). These are all rescue inhalers that provide quick-onset dilation of the bronchial tubes.

Question 4

how long can you still use albuterol inhaler after expiration?

Accepted Answer

Get refill: Meds have expiration dates. Why would you use an expired albuterol inhaler that will not
give you the expected relief?
The expiration date is placed after extensive drug company testing. It is not to be
used after that time. Call your doctor for a refill. Tell them your med is expired. Maybe able to get your pharmacist to call for you and save you time and money because it is already expired.

Question 5

what does the "ne" mean at the end of proventil (albuterol) inhaler ne?

Accepted Answer

Ne in Proventil (albuterol): It is a symbol of neon, an inert gaseous element in the atmosphere.

Question 6

how long is it supposed to it take for an albuterol inhaler to kick in?

Accepted Answer

Albuterol: An albuterol inhaler is considered a rescue bronchodilator which means that bronchodialtion should begin in a matter of minutes.

Question 7

if i find myself using my albuterol inhaler daily, should i look for stronger medication?

Accepted Answer

Didn't kind: If you're needing your "as needed" or rescue inhaler everyday, it means you need some sort of preventive inhaler, e.g., a steroid inhaler, which you will use everyday to control your symptoms, saving the albuterol for further flares.

Question 8

can albuterol inhaler cause v tach?

Accepted Answer

Possbly: All brnchodilators can potentially cause tachycardia 7 insusceptible persons under certain moments a malignant arrhythmia.

Question 9

is it safe to use albuterol inhaler everyday?

Accepted Answer

Need maintenance med: Needing your rescue inhaler daily is a sign that you may need maintenance medication to control asthma symptoms. Suggest  talking to your doctor about this.

Question 10

what are the risks of overdosing on an albuterol inhaler?

Accepted Answer

Albuterol overdose: Albuterol overdose can cause hypokalemia(low pottasium level in blood)high or low blood pressure, cardiac arrythmia like irregular heart rhthm, in serious cases cardiac arrest and death.

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