Salbutamol for inhalations

Salbutamol for inhalation is available in several forms. First of all, it is an aerosol, convenient for irrigation of the pharynx. In addition, you can buy the drug in the form of a powder, as well as a solution.

Indications for use of Salbutamol

As the instruction says, Salbutamol for inhalations is indicated in the following diseases:

• chronic bronchitis ;
• bronchial asthma;
• obstructive pneumonia.

Salbutamol is used as the active substance. In the role of auxiliary substances are ethanol, propellant, oleyl alcohol. The effect is achieved due to the action of the active substance on the beta2-adrenergic receptors of the smooth muscles of the bronchi, stopping possible spasms.

Before using aerosol and other forms of Salbutamol for inhalations, read the instructions carefully. The drug has contraindications:

• hypersensitivity;
• pregnancy and lactation.

Only under the supervision of a doctor and with caution is the use of the drug permitted in the event of:

• tachyarrhythmias;
• arterial hypertension;
• heart failure;
• pheochromocytoma;
• thyrotoxicosis .

Also, the instruction for the use of aerosol and other forms of Salbutamol for inhalations warns of the possibility of side effects. These include the following manifestations:

• a feeling of anxiety;
• cardiopalmus;
• tremor of hands;
• cephalgia;
• irritation of the respiratory tract leading to coughing;
• change in taste;
• drowsiness;
• flushing of the face;
• seizures;
• attacks of nausea and vomiting;
• hallucinations;
• tachycardia.

Dosage of the drug

1. As a preventive agent, adult patients Salbutamol for inhalation nebulizer - 0.1-0.2 mg four times a day.
2. To stop a bronchial attack in the same dosage once.
3. In an asthmatic attack caused by an allergic reaction, 0.2 g is recommended at one time. It is shown to use the drug 15-30 minutes before the proposed reaction.
4. In the treatment, Salbutamol inhalation solution is used. Dosage is increased to 0.2 mg, the frequency of administration remains the same.

If the drug is ineffective, it is possible to increase the dosage to 1.2-1.6 mg. However, it is worth considering that it is prohibited to use an aerosol or a nebulizer filled with salbutamol solution more than 12 times during the day. If the drug is accompanied by a swallowing in the pharynx, rinse the oral cavity with water.