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Albuterol is available as an Inhalation Solution supplied as a 3 mL, clear, strerile, colorless, preservative-free, aqueous solution in two different strengths, 0.63 mg and 1.25 mg, of Albuterol (equivalent to 0.75 mg of Albuterol sulfate or 1.5 mg of Albuterol sulfate per 3 mL) in unit-dose vials.

Albuterol nebulizer solution is a beta2-adrenergic agonist which is indicated for the treatment or prevention of bronchospasm in patients 4 years of age and older with reversible obstructive airway disease. or the Prevention of exercise-induced bronchospasm in patients 4 years of age and older.

Albuterol is a bronchodilator and works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and increases air flow to the lungs. This prevents and treats wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems.

The starting dosage for patients aged 2 to 12 years is 1.25 mg or 0.63 mg of Albuterol administered 3 or 4 times daily, as required, by nebulization. More frequent administration is not recommended. When you administer Albuterol 1.25 mg or 0.63 mg, use the entire contents of one unit-dose vial (3 mL of 1.25 mg or 0.63 mg inhalation solution) by nebulization. Adjust nebulizer flow rate to deliver Albuterol over 5 to 15 minutes.

Albuterol is a safe and effective treatment when used for FDA licensed indications. However, like all medications, they may give you unwanted side effects. You should always discuss potential side effects with your physician to ensure the medication is suitable and right for you. You should not use Albuterol if you have hypersensitivity to Albuterol or have severe hypersensitivity to milk proteins. Albuterol should be used with caution in patients with cardiovascular disorders, especially coronary insufficiency, cardiac arrhythmias, and hypertension.

Common side effects of Albuterol include:

• palpitations
• chest pain
• rapid heart rate
• tremor
• nervousness

Serious side effects are rare with Albuterol.

The following medications may interact with Albuterol:

• short-acting sympathomimetic aerosol bronchodilators
• beta-receptor blocking agents can cause severe bronchospasm in asthmatic patients
• digoxin

Various FDA-approved generic manufacturers

Albuterol is classied as Pregnancy Category C. This means risks to use in pregnancy cannot be ruled out.

• Accuneb
• Proair Digihaler
• Proair Respiclick
• Proventil