Question 1

i need a refill of my albuterol ?

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Virtual consult...: You would need a virtual consult in order for a doctor from your state to prescribe albuterol. Otherwise, you would need to get a refill from your own doctor. Best wishes to you!!

Question 2

please describe the medication: albuterol?

Accepted Answer

Bronchodilator: Albuterol is a beta 2 agonist that stimulates the muscles in the airways to open up if they are in spasm.  Typically the medicine is inhaled via a meter dosed inhaler (mdi), or a nebulizer and also available as a oral liquid.

Question 3

what are effects of proventil (albuterol)?

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Various: Proventil, proair, and ventolin are all short acting drugs called albuterol (each made by different companies). All three can cause fast heart rate, tremor and gitteriness.

Question 4

i starting taking albuterol. i feel weird. is this normal?

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Albuterol: Yes, you may feel palpitations, nervousness, tremor, nausea etc. But over the time you will be ok.

Question 5

what are the symptoms of withdrawl from albuterol?

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No withdrawal: Albuterol can have side effects and desired therapeutic effects. Discontinuing will result in the absence of the both, not a separate withdrawal syndrome.

Question 6

are there any inhalers with a substitute for albuterol?

Accepted Answer

Some: Albuterol is the generic name for both the nebulizer solution (albuterol) and a variety of different inhalers - proventil, proair, Maxair (not sure they make that any more) and ventolin.  There is also Levalbuterol which is an isomer of albuterol that is supposed to cause fewer side effects.  The brand name of that is xopenex (levalbuterol).

Question 7

is there a risk in using expired albuterol in a nebulizer?

Accepted Answer

Check expiry date: Many medicines can be used after expiry date x days or weeks depending on medications.

Question 8

does albuterol have steroids in it?

Accepted Answer

no: Albuterol is a beta-agonist used to open constricted airways in asthma.  Steroids may also be used to treat severe asthma.

Question 9

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 10

can you use albuterol when pregnant ?

Accepted Answer

In a word: yes!: Albuterol inhalers ideally focuses in the lungs although poor technique can increase the amount that gets in the blood stream.  A spacer tube can also improve technique. The risk of poor asthma control and wheezing is much higher than the risk of albuterol.  That being said, make sure you check with doctor to make sure you are on the right combination of meds to both prevent and treat attacks.

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