Salient Features of Salbutamol Inhaler

• Salbutamol Inhaler can be used as a nebulizer to treat severe symptoms of severe asthma attacks and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
• A nebulizer is a medicine that helps to inhale medicine aerosols using a mask or a mouthpiece.
• One can use Salbutamol Inhaler in a hospital, or even at their home if recommended by your doctor.
• Salbutamol inhalers are safe and efficient. It shows very fewer side effects only if the drug is used as directed by your doctor or physician.

Salbutamol Inhaler vs. Ventolin

Salbutamol Inhaler is a generic version of Ventolin. Both inhalers are actively composed of a potent bronchodilator called Salbutamol. These inhalers are efficient to attach the beta2-adrenergic receptors. The generic and branded drug is the same concerning working mechanism, side effects, dosage, safety measures, warnings, and contraindications. However, Salbutamol Inhaler is available at an affordable price than the branded version.

Working of Salbutamol Inhaler

Salbutamol Inhaler contains Salbutamol bronchodilator. This drug binds to the beta2-adrenergic receptors that are present on the smooth muscles of the lungs. This receptor is responsible for the cascade immune reaction during an asthma attack. The drug binds to the epinephrine’s active areas in the receptor and works to stabilize it. The working of the Salbutamol inhaler hampers the ability of the airway to contact. Therefore, a Salbutamol inhaler helps for bronchodilation.

Usage and Precautions

• One should use Salbutamol Inhaler when needed. It should be used to palliate symptoms triggered during an asthma attack.
• Salbutamol Inhaler works to control symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and tightness in the chest.
• It acts rapidly. One can see a change in breathing pattern within a few minutes. For adults and children, one to two puffs of salbutamol when required.
• One can take a maximum of four puffs in 24 hours.
• People who are allergic to fluticasone or salmeterol should not use Salbutamol Inhaler.
• Salbutamol Inhaler should be carefully used by people who are suffering from thyrotoxicosis.
• Too much use of Salbutamol Inhaler may lead to a non-responsive state. It may also worsen hypoxemia
• This drug is not advised for breastfeeding women.

Possible Side Effects

Salbutamol Inhaler is safe to administer if one takes it as advised. It shows very minimal common side effects. Usually, not many people experience side effects. The common side effects are:

• Headache
• Rapid heart rate (but no chest pain)
• Feeling shaky
• Muscle cramps

Contraindications

Children and adults both could use Salbutamol Inhaler. However, Salbutamol Inhaler is not suitable for people with some health issues. You should discuss with your doctor if you are:

• Allergic reaction to salbutamol or similar medicines
• Undergoing treatments with allopathic medicines, herbal remedies, or any supplements
• Have any genetic gastrointestinal disorder such as galactose intolerance. Those how lack lactose degrading enzyme cannot absorb lactose as many salbutamol products contain lactose.
• The amount of lactose in many salbutamol products is low.

You may feel shaky or your heartbeat may get increased. However, these side effects are not dangerous unless there is chest pain. These effects usually subside under 30 minutes.

A spacer is a large metal or plastic container with a mouth holder and a hole. Using an inhaler with the spacer allows you to get the medicines in your lungs in the correct amount. Spacers are used for children.

Some people use Salbutamol Inhaler for years. Once the breathing is normal, you can take it less often. However, carry the inhaler with your where ever you travel.

No, the Salbutamol Inhaler is not a steroid. It is a bronchodilator drug that helps to relax the smooth muscles so that you can breathe easily.

You should see a doctor if you need to use an inhaler more than four times a day. It means that health is deteriorating, and the drug is no effect. Also, see your doctor if you are more likely to get side effects such as nervousness and rapid to hear rate.