What should you avoid with albuterol?

Avoid spraying in your eyes. Shake the inhaler well and test spray it in the air 3 times for ProAir® HFA or 4 times for Proventil® HFA and Ventolin® HFA before using it for the first time or if the inhaler has not been used for more than 2 weeks.

What can you not mix with albuterol?

When should you not use albuterol?

What is the most serious side effect associated with albuterol?

Side effects of albuterol include nervousness or shakiness, headache, throat or nasal irritation, and muscle aches. More-serious — though less common — side effects include a rapid heart rate (tachycardia) or feelings of fluttering or a pounding heart (palpitations).

What should I monitor with albuterol?

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What are the precautions for albuterol?

Check with your doctor right away if you or your child develop a skin rash, hives, itching, trouble breathing or swallowing, or any swelling of your hands, face, or mouth while you are using this medicine. Hypokalemia (low potassium in the blood) may occur while you are using this medicine.

Does albuterol break up mucus?

Coughing up mucus after using albuterol metered aerosol can help your body get rid of this mucus buildup. This can be a sign the drug is working to treat your condition.

Can I take albuterol before bed?

Can I use my inhaler before bed? You can use your inhaler before bed but keep it beside you if you have an attack. When you take your inhaler, sit up first so the medication can easily enter your throat and lungs. Wait a little bit before lying down and going back to sleep to ensure the medicine is working.

Does albuterol affect sleep?

Some COPD medications such as albuterol and prednisone can also bring on sleep problems.

What does albuterol do for your lungs?

Albuterol is used to treat or prevent bronchospasm in patients with asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, and other lung diseases. It is also used to prevent bronchospasm caused by exercise. Albuterol belongs to the family of medicines known as adrenergic bronchodilators.

Can you drink water after using albuterol?

Depressing the inhaler twice with one breath wastes the medication. Sore throat or hoarse voice. Rinsing your mouth and drinking a sip of water after use and using a spacer will frequently correct these problems.

When is the best time to take albuterol?

Adults and children 4 years of age and older—Two puffs taken 15 to 30 minutes before exercise. Children younger than 4 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your child's doctor.

Do you have to rinse your mouth out after using albuterol?

When you have finished all of your doses, rinse your mouth with water and spit the water out. Clean the inhaler mouthpiece at least once a week with warm running water for 30 seconds, and air dry it completely.

Does albuterol react with other medications?

Most people use albuterol as an inhaler or with a nebulizer. Others take it as an oral tablet or syrup. All forms can interact with other medications that you take by mouth. Albuterol interactions often require medication changes or close monitoring.

Does caffeine interact with albuterol?

In summary, caffeine and albuterol increased lipolysis in vitro and metabolic rate in humans, but not synergistically. Albuterol treatment resulted in a trend for increased metabolic rate in rats, and caffeine did not increase the effect of albuterol alone.

Does caffeine interfere with albuterol?

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No interactions were found between albuterol and caffeine.

How long does albuterol last in the lungs?

The effects of albuterol inhalation should last about 4 to 6 hours. Seek medical attention if your breathing problems get worse quickly, or if you think your asthma medications are not working as well.

Is albuterol a steroid?

Albuterol is not a steroid medication. It belongs to a class of medications known as beta-2 agonists, or bronchodilators, which help open the tubes in the lungs making it easier to breathe.

Can albuterol affect anxiety?

Some bronchodilators, medicines that open up airways in your lungs, may also cause anxiety, even if you didn't have it before. They include: Albuterol (Proventil).

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How many times a day can I take my albuterol?

For oral dosage form (syrup, tablets): Adults and children older than 12 years of age—2 or 4 milligrams (mg) taken 3 or 4 times per day. Your doctor may increase your dose as needed up to a maximum of 32 mg per day, divided and given 4 times per day. Children 6 to 12 years of age—2 mg taken 3 or 4 times per day.

Should I use albuterol before or after eating?

Take your inhaler before you eat. Eat while sitting up to ease the pressure on your lungs and help them expand more easily. Eat more slowly.

How do you get mucus out of your lungs?

Hold the breath for 2-3 seconds. Use your stomach muscles to forcefully expel the air. Avoid a hacking cough or merely clearing the throat. A deep cough is less tiring and more effective in clearing mucus out of the lungs.

Does albuterol cause sinus drainage?

7) Runny nose (rhinitis)

Albuterol may cause rhinitis in some patients. Rhinitis is inflammation of the walls of the nasal cavity. It can lead to symptoms you may think of when you think of a cold or allergies, like a stuffy or runny nose and sneezing.

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