Albuterol Medication Information (dosing, side effects, patient counseling)

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Your Medication Albuterol

Albuterol is also known as the brand names: ProAir HFA, ProAir RespiClick, Ventolin HFA, Proventil HFA, and AccuNeb.

Albuterol is commonly referred to as your rescue inhaler.

Albuterol is most commonly used to help open the airways in lung diseases where spasm may cause breathing problems and also to help prevent exercise-induced breathing problems. Albuterol is used for quick relief in patients who are having breathing problems. It is not used to treat or fix disease, but to help control symptoms. Albuterol is most commonly used on an as needed basis. Do not use more than instructed by your doctor.

Albuterol comes in a 90 mcg/actuation aerosol powder breath activated inhaler, 90mcg/actuation aerosol solution, and a 0.63mg/3ml nebulizer solution for inhalation.

Some common side effects with albuterol include excitement, nervousness, upset stomach, and throat irritation.
Some less common side effects include headache, chest pain, shakiness, drowsiness, and fatigue.
Do not take albuterol if:
• You have a severe hypersensitivity to milk proteins (especially with ProAir RespiClick)
While taking albuterol, remember it is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have:
• Signs of an allergic reaction, such as rash, hives, itching, or peeling skin with or without fever
• Signs of low potassium levels, like muscle pains or weakness, muscle cramps, or a heartbeat that does not feel normal

If prescribed an albuterol inhaler, it is very important that you use your inhaler correctly. Instructions are included in the box containing your inhaler. If you need more assistance with the proper way to use your inhaler, your pharmacist can help you.
If while taking this medication you experience trouble breathing, breathing that is worse, wheezing, or coughing, get medical help right away.
If you miss a dose of albuterol:
• If you use this drug on a regular basis, use a missed dose as soon as you think about it.
• If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time.
• Do not use 2 doses at the same time or extra doses.
• Many times, this drug is used on an as needed basis. Do not use more often than told by the doctor.
The best way to store albuterol:
• Store at room temperature
• Protect from light
• Store in a dry place. Do not store in a bathroom or refrigerator.
• Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets.
• Check with our pharmacist about how to throw out unused drugs.

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