Question 1

can salbutamol cause damage?

Accepted Answer

Of course,: If used without doctor's supervision. It can interact with a food/tobacco/alcohol, with many medications; it can cause serious side effects if dosed inappropriately: fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse; shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet; trembling or shaking of the hands or feet, and many others less common side effects, but not less serious.

Question 2

will an overdose of salbutamol lead to death?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: Salbutamol, though used as bronchodilator, could be abused and used as doping agent to possibly enhance athletic performance.  Side effects are many but the most worrisome include myocardial ischemia though rare, hypotension, and hypokalemia-low potassium. Though all three are not fatal, in patients with underlying renal heart of irregular beats, could possibly be really dangerous. Take care!

Question 3

what are the advantages and disadvantages of using salbutamol?

Accepted Answer

Salbutamol: Advantage - beneficial for treatment of asthma, bronchitis, etc. Disadvantage - potential side effects.

Question 4

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 5

salbutamol sulphate syrup is for cough?

Accepted Answer

asthma cough: Salbutamol is also known as albuterol and it is a short acting bronchodilator approved for treating asthma attacks.  Frequently, cough is a common symptom of asthma.

Question 6

how would salbutamol cause myocardial ischemia?

Accepted Answer

Rare : This is due to the fact that this is a beta agonist drug that increase myocardial Contractility as one of the main central effects. Too much medication will cause ischemia in the heart muscle from overwork, but as I mentioned above, only happens at high doses, and is a rare event

Question 7

is safe to give salbutamol for my 9 month baby?

Accepted Answer

Yes: This is indicated for respiratory conditions that cause constriction or wheezing in the airways, dose is generally 0.63-2.5 mg through nebulizer.

Question 8

is it safe for infant to take aeroflux salbutamol?

Accepted Answer

Studies show that: there is no beneficial effect, but no increased side effects, of giving salbutamol to infants with bronchiolitis. See http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9124056.

Question 9

does long term use of salbutamol inhaler cause osteoporosis?

Accepted Answer

: The use of Salbutamol alone is not advisable for chronic asthma. The asthma plan should include an inhaled steroid in combination. It is not usually associated with osteoporosis. A virtual consult with Healthtap is available to review your asthma plan. Avoid dust, pollen mold and other triggers.

Question 10

its safe to use salbutamol inhaler for 9months old bby,? thanks?

Accepted Answer

: No I would not recommend that you use the inhaler in an infant.  Your PCP or pediatrician should be able to assist you.

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