Question 1

is albuterol the same as salbutamol?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Salbutamol is the term used in europe while albuterol is used in the us.  These are the same.

Question 2

is salbutamol sulphate is equivalent albuterol sulphate? which one is better for treating bronchospasm

Accepted Answer

Different drugs: Same mechanism of action, and often used interchangeably, but salbutamol is more often used in europe, where albuterol is more commonly used in the us.

Question 3

hi, my 5 year old daughter has cough and wheezing. can i give her salbutamol liquid medicine by mouth along with albuterol inhaler ?

Accepted Answer

Better not: if you are giving her the right dose with the right technique, using a spacer. repeating the inhaler dose every 20-30 minutes if needed, till symptoms abate, if no improvement despite that, you need to call her doctor or go to ER, best wishes

Question 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

what are albuterol side effects?

Accepted Answer

Jitters: Usually, it can make your heart beat faster (often not noticed if having problems breathing), cause temporary jitters/tremors, and make you feel a little anxious. Other symptoms would be less common.

Question 9

why would albuterol cause anxiety?

Accepted Answer

Albuterol: A side effect from albuterol therapy can be anxiety because drugs in this class increase the heart rate, increase the blood pressure and these two symptoms can cause anxiety when the patient is not accustomed to this change in vital signs.

Question 10

could qvar and albuterol be used together?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Qvar is an inhaled steroid that should be used on a regular basis.  Albuterol is used as needed to give quick relief of symptoms.  It is fine to use these two medications together.

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