What is salbutamol drug used for?
What is salbutamol drug used for?
About salbutamol inhalers Salbutamol is used to relieve symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) such as coughing, wheezing and feeling breathless. It works by relaxing the muscles of the airways into the lungs, which makes it easier to breathe. Salbutamol comes in an inhaler (puffer).
What is the side effects of salbutamol?
What are the possible side effects of salbutamol?
- headache.
- feeling nervous, restless, excitable and/or shaky.
- fast, slow or uneven heartbeat.
- bad taste in the mouth.
- dry mouth.
- sore throat and cough.
- inability to sleep.
What is salbutamol guaifenesin used for?
The combination of salbutamol with guaifenesin is designed to relieve respiratory obstruction and improve pulmonary ventilation. Respiratory disorders where bronchospasm and excessive secretion of tenacious mucus are complicating factors, eg, bronchial asthma, chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
Who should not take salbutamol?
When should Salbutamol not be taken? (Contraindications) Contraindicated in patients with high blood pressure during pregnancy, uterine infection, miscarriage, heart disease, and hypersensitivity.
How quickly does salbutamol work?
This helps to relieve symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) such as coughing, wheezing and feeling breathless. It starts to work within a few minutes and the effect will last between 3-5 hours. Salbutamol inhalers are referred to as ‘reliever’ inhalers or ‘blue’ inhalers.
Is salbutamol guaifenesin safe?
GUAIFENESIN+SALBUTAMOL is not recommended for children below 2 years of age, as the safety and effectiveness were not established. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using GUAIFENESIN+SALBUTAMOL.
Is salbutamol guaifenesin good for dry cough?
SALBUTAMOL+GUAIFENESIN belongs to the class of medications called expectorants primarily used to treat cough. Coughing (dry or productive) is a body’s way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus or smoke) from airways and preventing infection.
Is salbutamol a steroid?
No, Ventolin (albuterol) does not contain steroids. Ventolin, which contains the active ingredient albuterol, is a sympathomimetic (beta agonist) bronchodilator that relaxes the smooth muscle in the airways which allows air to flow in and out of the lungs more easily and therefore it is easier to breath.
