Question 1

why is albuterol not used on patients with chf?

Accepted Answer

Albuterol and HF: Patients with heart failure are prone to develop heart rhythm disturbances, some of which can be fatal. Albuterol can stimulate the heart and produce rhythm disturbances that will be potentially dangerous for patients with heart failure.

Question 2

if a patient has copd and chf can you give them albuterol?

Accepted Answer

CHF: A patient with COPD and CHF can generally use albuterol. Some patients with CHF have signficant arrhythmias and for these there is some danger of triggering a serious arrhythmia. This discussion should be had with the patient's dr.

Question 3

can albuterol cause me to wheeze? i have chf and seem to wheeze worse after i use it. i also seem to cough alot more after i use albuterol.

Accepted Answer

Wheezing: In patients who have significant wheezing, it is not uncommon for the wheezing to get LOUDER after their albuterol- (before the inhaler, air movement was less...not enough to create much of a wheeze). Now with that improved air movement, cough increases for a period as the lungs are trying to expel mucus. IF your chest feels tighter after albuterol -that's a problem that needs evaluation ASAP

Question 4

i have chf and take coreg (carvedilol) for blood pressure. can i take ventolin hfa for asthma?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Those drugs are often used together but be aware that you are subject to side effects such as rapid heart rate, atrial fibrillation and other arrhythmias - so always use the smallest effective dose. Also: Coreg (carvedilol) can make asthma worse. Metoprolol might be a better choice for you because it's somewhat selective whereas Coreg (carvedilol) is not, but metoprolol can also make asthma worse in some people.

Question 5

i need a refill of my albuterol ?

Accepted Answer

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 6

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 7

what are effects of proventil (albuterol)?

Accepted Answer

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 8

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

what are the symptoms of withdrawl from albuterol?

Accepted Answer

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 10

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).

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