can i give my dog albuterol

What is the most important information I should know about albuterol?
• Seek medical attention if you notice that you require more than yourusual or more than the maximum amount of any asthma medication in a 24-hourperiod can i give my dog albuterol. An increased need for medication could be an early sign of a seriousasthma attack can i give my dog albuterol.

What is albuterol?
• Albuterol works by relaxing muscles in the airways to improve breathing can i give my dog albuterol.
• Albuterol is used to treat bronchospasm (wheezing, shortness of breath)associated with reversible obstructive airway disease such as asthma can i give my dog albuterol.
• Albuterol may also be used for conditions other than those listed inthis medication guide can i give my dog albuterol.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking albuterol?
• Before taking albuterol, tell your doctor if you have
· heart disease or high blood pressure;
· epilepsy or another seizure disorder;
· diabetes;
· an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism);
· difficulty swallowing;
· liver disease; or
· kidney disease can i give my dog albuterol.
• You may not be able to take albuterol or you may require a dosage adjustmentor special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listedabove can i give my dog albuterol.
• Albuterol is in the FDA pregnancy category C can i give my dog albuterol. This means that it is notknown whether it will harm an unborn baby can i give my dog albuterol. Do not take albuterol without firsttalking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment can i give my dog albuterol.
• It is not known whether albuterol passes into breast milk can i give my dog albuterol. Do not takealbuterol without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby can i give my dog albuterol.

How should I take albuterol?
• Take albuterol exactly as directed by your doctor can i give my dog albuterol. If you do not understandthese directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you can i give my dog albuterol.
• Take each dose with a full glass of water can i give my dog albuterol.
• To ensure that you get a correct dose, measure the liquid forms of albuterolwith a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not with a regular table spoon can i give my dog albuterol. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist where you canget one can i give my dog albuterol.
• Do not break, crush, or chew the Volmax or Proventil Repetabs tablets can i give my dog albuterol. These are specially formulated to release the medication slowly in the body can i give my dog albuterol. The Volmax tablets have an outer shell that is not absorbed by the body can i give my dog albuterol. Occasionally,this shell may be seen in the stool can i give my dog albuterol. This is not a problem as the medicationhas been absorbed by the body can i give my dog albuterol.
• Seek medical attention if you notice that you require more than yourusual or more than the maximum amount of any asthma medication in a 24-hourperiod can i give my dog albuterol. An increased need for medication could be an early sign of a seriousasthma attack can i give my dog albuterol.
• Store the Volmax brand of albuterol tablets in the refrigerator between36 and 46 degrees Fahrenheit (2 and 8 degrees Celsius) can i give my dog albuterol.
• Store all other forms of albuterol at room temperature away from moistureand heat can i give my dog albuterol.

What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember can i give my dog albuterol. However, if it is almosttime for the next regularly scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and take thenext one as directed can i give my dog albuterol. Do not take a double dose of this medication can i give my dog albuterol.

What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention can i give my dog albuterol.
• Symptoms of an albuterol overdose may include angina or chest pain, irregularheartbeats or a fluttering heart, seizures, tremor, weakness, headache, nausea,and vomiting can i give my dog albuterol.

What should I avoid while taking albuterol?
• Avoid situations that may worsen your respiratory condition such as exercisingin cold, dry air; smoking; breathing in dust; and exposure to allergens suchas pet fur can i give my dog albuterol.

What are the possible side effects of albuterol?
• Stop taking albuterol and seek emergency medical attention if you experienceany of the following serious side effects:
· an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat;swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives); or
· chest pain or irregular heartbeats can i give my dog albuterol.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur can i give my dog albuterol. Continueto take albuterol and talk to your doctor if you experience
· headache;
· dizziness or lightheadedness;
· insomnia;
· tremor or nervousness;
· sweating;
· nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea; or
· dry mouth can i give my dog albuterol.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur can i give my dog albuterol. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome can i give my dog albuterol.

What other drugs will affect albuterol?
• Before taking albuterol, tell your doctor if you are taking any of thefollowing medicines:
· a beta-blocker such as atenolol (Tenormin), metoprolol (Lopressor,Toprol XL), propranolol (Inderal), acebutolol (Sectral), bisoprolol (Zebeta),carteolol (Cartrol), carvedilol (Coreg), labetalol (Normodyne, Trandate), nadolol(Corgard), or pindolol (Visken);
· a tricyclic antidepressant such as amitriptyline (Elavil), doxepin(Sinequan), nortriptyline (Pamelor), amoxapine (Asendin), clomipramine (Anafranil),desipramine (Norpramin), imipramine (Tofranil), or protriptyline (Vivactil);
· a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan),phenelzine (Nardil), or tranylcypromine (Parnate);
· another oral or inhaled bronchodilator; or
· caffeine, diet pills, or decongestants can i give my dog albuterol.
• You may not be able to take albuterol, or you may require a dosage adjustmentor special monitoring during treatment if you are taking any of the medicationslisted above can i give my dog albuterol.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with albuterol oraffect your condition can i give my dog albuterol. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking anyprescription or over-the-counter medicines, including herbal products can i give my dog albuterol.

Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about albuterol written forhealth professionals that you may read can i give my dog albuterol.

Copyright 2005 D-S LTD.
All Rights Reserved.