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Albuterol is an asthma beta receptor stimulator which is a kind of asthma drug (lung drug).

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Drug Class

Asthma beta receptor stimulator

Brands

Proventil • Airomir • Ventolin • Ventimax • Venteze • Salbu-neb • Asthavent syrup • Asthavent • Vospire ER

Side Effects

Common

Muscle cramps or spasms
Dizziness
Upper respiratory tract symptom
Tremor
Nervousness
Nausea
Chest pain
Cough
Headache
Heart palpitations
Bad taste in mouth
Shaking hands or tremor
Chest pain or discomfort

Serious

Hypersensitivity
Angina

Treats

COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
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62 reviews

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How often during the day should I give my child albuterol?

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I have albuterol that expired in 2011 so is it still effective?

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Accidentally took 3 puffs of albuterol instead of 2 will i be ok?

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Is albuterol dangerous, has anyone ever been hospitalized from using it?

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Can you tell me is it bad that i took 3 puffs of albuterol almost back to back?

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Can I stop Pro Air(albuterol sulfate)all at one time or come off of it gradually?

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I left my albuterol in my car for a day during summer. Will the medicine still work? Or do I need to get a new one

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