Albuterol

How should you use this medication?
This medication is inhaled through the mouth. Take it as directed on the prescription label. Do not use it more often than directed. This medication comes with INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE. Ask your pharmacist for directions on how to use this medication. Read the information carefully. Talk to your pharmacist or care team if you have questions. Talk to your care team about the use of this medication in children. While it may be given to children for selected conditions, precautions do apply.

What are the possible side effects of this medicine?
Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:

Allergic reactions-skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
Heart rhythm changes-fast or irregular heartbeat, dizziness, feeling faint or lightheaded, chest pain, trouble breathing
Increase in blood pressure
Muscle pain or cramps
Wheezing or trouble breathing that is worse after use Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
Change in taste
Dry mouth
Headache
Sore throat
Tremors or shaking
Trouble sleeping

What may interact with this medicine?
Our pharmacists will check to see if this medication will cause any interactions with the information in your profile.
Caffeine
Chloroquine
Cisapride
Diuretics
Medications for colds
Medications for depression or for emotional or psychotic conditions
Medications for weight loss including some herbal products
Methadone
Pentamidine
Some antibiotics like clarithromycin, erythromycin, levofloxacin, and linezolid
Some heart medications
Steroid hormones like dexamethasone, cortisone, hydrocortisone
Theophylline
Thyroid hormones