Albuterol
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From Wikipedia: Salbutamol (INN) or albuterol (USAN) is a short-acting β2-adrenergic receptor agonist used for the relief of bronchospasm in conditions such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Salbutamol sulfate is usually given by the inhaled route for direct effect on bronchial smooth muscle. This is usually achieved through a metered dose inhaler (MDI) or nebuliser. read more...
Fast Facts:
- --Common side effects of Albuterol are coughing, headache, nausea, nervousness, insomnia, and upper respiratory infection
- --Albuterol can have a stimulatory effect on the heart and blood pressure. This may result in tachycardia, high blood pressure, and an irregular heart rhythm, although low blood pressure is also possible.
5 Great Resources on Albuterol
- RxList: Albuterol
- Merck: Albuterol
- Wikipedia: Salbutamol (Albuterol)
- Medscape: Albuterol
- MedicineNet: Albuterol
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5 Latest Headlines on Albuterol
What is Albuterol?
- WrongDiagnosis: Albuterol
- RevolutionHealth: What is Albuterol?
- Drugs.com: Albuterol
- DrugDigest: What is albuterol inhalation aerosol?
What Are The Uses for Albuterol?
- WebMD: Albuterol Uses
- MedlinePlus: Why is Albuterol Prescribed?
- RXList: Albuterol Indications
- Lung Disease Focus: Albuterol Inhalers: Instant Relief for Asthmatics
- eMedTV: Albuterol Uses
What Are The Side Effects, Interactions and Precautions for Albuterol?
- MedlinePlus: Albuterol Side Effects
- RXList: Albuterol Warnings & Precautions
- eMedTV: Albuterol Drug Interactions
- Sutter Health: Albuterol Side Effects
- Mayo Clinic: Albuterol side effects in kids: What's normal?
Proper Use Of Multi-Dose Inhaler
- Pharmacy.gov: Proper use of Multi-Dose Inhaler
- YouTube: Inhaler Technique
- YouTube: Inhaler with Spacer
What are the Holistic Alternatives to Albuterol?
- WholeHealthMD: Asthma Food Remedies
- GrannyMed: Home Remedies For Asthma
- Acupuncture: Treatment of Asthma with Herbs and Acupuncture
Wisdom, Personal Experiences and Blogs about Albuterol
- Hello From Uranus: Silly Outrages: Where I rant about Albuterol
- Big Mama: The law of gravity and albuterol syrup
- Angry Asthma Mama: Over Albuterol - We're Reaching Straight for the Combivent
- Adopt Yuen: A is for Albuterol
Clinical Trials for Albuterol
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Albuterol Clinical Trials
- CenterWatch: Albuterol Clinical Trials
Message Boards, Chat and Discussions about Albuterol
- GoLiveWire: To those on Albuterol
- eHealthForum: Could My Albuterol Inhaler Be Causing This?
- HealthBoards: Albuterol- sore throat?
- DailyStrength: Albuterol vs ProAir
Abuse and Overuse of Albuterol
- Time: How Doctors Help The Dopers
- University of Michigan: Asthma inhaler abuse associated with other drug use in teens
- Medpage Today: Asthma Inhaler Misuse Linked to Drug and Alcohol Abuse in Adolescents
- HealthCentral: Quick-Relief Medications for Adult Asthma sufferers Loss of Effectiveness and Overdose
- University of Pittsburg: Ingredient in asthma inhaler drug may counteract inhaler benefits, according to Pittsburgh study (Overuse)
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Albuterol
- JAMA: Albuterol Articles
- PubMedCentral: Albuterol Articles
- Google Scholar: Albuterol Articles
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