Antiasthmatic (bronchodilator)
Beta2-adrenergic agonists / bronchodilators and anti-asthmatic drugs
Salbutamol inhaler is used to relieve symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) such as coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. Salbutamol spray is a sympathomimetic amine that selectively stimulates beta-2 receptors located in the lungs and smooth muscles of the bronchioles, causing them to dilate.This spray is used by relaxing the muscles in the airways of the lungs, to make it easier to breathe and help with coughing. Salbutamol sprays are usually blue in color and are known as a sedative because it helps to quickly relieve breathing problems and coughs when needed. The drug works quickly (within a few minutes) and lasts for 4 to 6 hours.
Before starting treatment with salbutamol spray, carefully read the medicine leaflet inside the package. This brochure will help you to get comprehensive information about the drug and learn about its possible side effects. Also, if you have any questions regarding its use, consult your doctor.
- The dose and amount of salbutamol spray varies from person to person; Use the medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
- The use of salbutamol spray should be in accordance with the doctor's instructions. Avoid sudden discontinuation of salbutamol.
- If the shortness of breath does not improve with the recommended amount of the drug, avoid increasing the dose of the drug and go to the doctor or emergency room.
- Use salbutamol spray only if needed and according to the doctor's prescription.
- When symptoms such as cough, wheezing, shortness of breath and chest tightness occur.
- During activities that cause shortness of breath, such as climbing stairs or exercising.
- In case of increasing the need to use medicine due to shortness of breath, as well as using more than one spray per month, you should contact your doctor to adjust your medicine due to the possibility of worsening the disease.
- Mistakes in the use of inhalation drugs such as salbutamol lead to not receiving the required drug. Learn how to use the spray from your doctor or read the leaflet inside the medicine box carefully. It is very important to use your inhaler correctly.
- If it is difficult for you or your child to use the inhaler spray, let your doctor know so that he can provide you with the necessary instructions or other solutions.
- How to use: Before using salbutamol spray, shake it well. After exhaling, put the mouthpiece in the mouth, then take a slow breath. After inhaling, do a slow exhalation. Leave a minute between each spraying.
It is permissible to use this medicine during pregnancy and breastfeeding only if the benefits of its use are weighed against its harm.
Care should be taken in the simultaneous use of this drug with other beta-blocker drugs, diuretics, digoxin, tricyclic antidepressants and monoamine oxidase inhibitors.
Each drug, along with the desired therapeutic effects, may cause some unwanted side effects. Although all these side effects are not seen in a person or every time of use, but if any of the following side effects occur, consult your doctor:
- Tremors in skeletal fibers, restlessness, anger, tachycardia, heart palpitations, confusion, headache, inflammation and dry throat, allergic reactions, cough, bronchial spasm, hypokalemia, increased blood pressure, nausea, drowsiness and headache.
The dosage of each drug is determined by the doctor, but the dosage of this drug is as follows:
- To treat acute asthma attacks in adults and children 4 years and older:
- 2 puffs, every 4 to 6 hours.
- To prevent asthma attacks in adults and children 4 years and older:
- 2 puffs, every 4 to 6 hours.
- To prevent shortness of breath caused by activity or exercise in adults and children 4 years and older:
- 2 puffs, 15 minutes before activity.
- To prevent shortness of breath caused by activity or sports Adults and children 4 years and older :
- 2 puffs, 15 minutes before activity.
The correct way to use the spray inside the medicine box is available on the leaflet for the medicine.