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Salbutamol Drug Info
Generic Name: albuterol inhalation (al BYOO ter all)
Brand Names: Accuneb, ProAir HFA, Proventil, Proventil HFA, Ventolin
HFA
Airet Solution is used for:
Treating breathing problems in patients who have asthma or certain
other airway diseases. It may also be used for other conditions as
determined by your doctor.
Airet Solution is a sympathomimetic (beta agonist) bronchodilator.
It works by relaxing the smooth muscle in the airway, which allows
air to flow in and out of the lungs more easily.
Do NOT use Airet Solution if:
you are allergic to any ingredient in Airet Solution
you are using another short-acting sympathomimetic bronchodilator (eg, metaproterenol)
or epinephrine
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of
these apply to you.
Before using Airet Solution:
Some medical conditions may interact with Airet Solution. Tell your
doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially
if any of the following apply to you:
if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation,
or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
if you have a history of heart problems, (eg, fast or irregular heartbeat,
heart failure), blood vessel problems, high blood pressure, or low blood potassium
levels
if you have a history of seizures, diabetes, an overactive thyroid, kidney
problems, or an adrenal gland tumor (pheochromocytoma)
if you have ever had an unusual reaction to another sympathomimetic medicine
(eg, pseudoephedrine)
if you are taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI) (eg, phenelzine),
or tricyclic antidepressant (eg, amitriptyline), or if you have taken either
of these medicines within the last 14 days
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Airet Solution. Tell your health
care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any
of the following:
Diuretics (eg, furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide) because the risk
of low blood potassium levels may be increased
Catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) inhibitors (eg, entacapone), epinephrine,
MAOIs (eg, phenelzine), short-acting sympathomimetic bronchodilators (eg, metaproterenol),
stimulants (eg, amphetamine), sympathomimetics (eg, pseudoephedrine), or tricyclic
antidepressants (eg, amitriptyline) because they may increase the risk of Airet
Solution's side effects
Beta-blockers (eg, propranolol) because they may decrease Airet Solution's
effectiveness
Digoxin because its effectiveness may be decreased by Airet Solution
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur.
Ask your health care provider if Airet Solution may interact with
other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider
before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Airet Solution:
Use Airet Solution as directed by your doctor. Check the label on
the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
An extra patient leaflet is available with Airet Solution. Talk
to your pharmacist if you have questions about this information.
Airet Solution is for inhalation only. Do not get it in the eyes. If you
get Airet Solution in the eyes, rinse immediately with cool tap water.
Remove a vial from the foil pouch. Place the remaining vials back into the
pouch for storage.
Do not use Airet Solution if it contains particles, is cloudy or discolored,
or if the vial is cracked or damaged.
To use Airet Solution, twist open the top of the vial and pour the entire
contents into the nebulizer reservoir.
Connect the nebulizer reservoir to the mouthpiece or face mask. Connect the
nebulizer to the compressor.
Sit in a comfortable, upright position. Place the mouthpiece in your mouth
(or put on the face mask) and turn on the nebulizer.
Breathe as calmly, deeply, and evenly as possible until no more mist is formed
in the nebulizer chamber (about 5 to 15 minutes).
Clean the nebulizer according to the instructions. Failure to properly clean
the nebulizer could lead to bacteria entering the medicine. This may lead to
an infection. To avoid bacteria entering the medicine, use the entire contents
right after opening the vial for the first time.
Do not stop using Airet Solution without checking with your doctor.
Do not mix this medicine with other medicines in the nebulizer unless directed
otherwise by your doctor.
If you miss a dose of Airet Solution and you are using it regularly, use
it as soon as possible. If several hours have passed or if it is nearing time
for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless advised by your
health care provider. Do not use 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how
to use Airet Solution.
Important safety information:
Airet Solution may cause dizziness. These effects may be worse
if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Airet Solution
with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks
until you know how you react to it.
Airet Solution may sometimes cause severe breathing problems right after
you use a dose. If this happens, seek medical care at once.
If your usual dose does not work well, your symptoms become worse, or you
need to use it more often than normal, contact your doctor at once. This may
be a sign of seriously worsening asthma. Your doctor may need to change your
dose or medicine.
Airet Solution should work for up to 6 hours. Do NOT use more than the recommended
dose or use more often than prescribed without checking with your doctor. The
risk of severe heart problems and sometimes death may be increased with overuse
of Airet Solution.
Airet Solution may cause dry mouth or an unpleasant taste in your mouth.
Rinsing your mouth with water after each dose may help relieve these effects.
Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Airet Solution before you receive
any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.
Check with your doctor before using any other inhaled medicines while you
are using Airet Solution.
Diabetes patients - Airet Solution may affect your blood sugar. Check blood
sugar levels closely. Ask your doctor before you change the dose of your diabetes
medicine.
When your medicine supply begins to run low, call your doctor or pharmacy
as soon as possible for a refill.
Use Airet Solution with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive
to its effects.
Airet Solution should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger than
2 years old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.
Caution is advised when using Airet Solution in CHILDREN; they may be more
sensitive to its effects.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor.
You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Airet Solution while
you are pregnant. It is not known if Airet Solution is found in breast milk.
If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Airet Solution, check with
your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby. Possible side effects of Airet Solution:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or
minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most
COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Cough; dizziness; headache; nausea; nervousness; sinus inflammation;
sore or dry throat; tremor; trouble sleeping; unusual taste in mouth;
vomiting.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects
occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing;
tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue);
chest pain; ear pain; fast or irregular heartbeat; new or worsened
trouble breathing; pounding in the chest; severe headache or dizziness;
unusual hoarseness; wheezing.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur.
If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects,
contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side
effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control
Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm),
or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include chest pain; fast
or irregular heartbeat; seizures; severe headache or dizziness; severe
or persistent nervousness or trouble sleeping; tremor.
Proper storage of Airet Solution:
Store Airet Solution between 36 and 77 degrees F (2 and 25 degrees
C). Store in the protective foil pouch at all times. Store away from
heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Do not use
after the expiration date on the container or box. Keep Airet Solution
out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
If you have any questions about Airet Solution, please talk with
your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
Airet Solution is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed.
Do not share it with other people.
If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your
doctor.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information
about Airet Solution. If you have questions about the medicine you
are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor,
pharmacist, or other health care provider. |
