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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 compare albuterol doses nebulizer. An increased need for medication could be an early sign of a seriousasthma attack compare albuterol doses nebulizer.

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

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 compare albuterol doses nebulizer.
• 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 compare albuterol doses nebulizer.
• Albuterol is in the FDA pregnancy category C compare albuterol doses nebulizer. This means that it is notknown whether it will harm an unborn baby compare albuterol doses nebulizer. Do not take albuterol without firsttalking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment compare albuterol doses nebulizer.
• It is not known whether albuterol passes into breast milk compare albuterol doses nebulizer. Do not takealbuterol without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby compare albuterol doses nebulizer.

How should I take albuterol?
• Take albuterol exactly as directed by your doctor compare albuterol doses nebulizer. If you do not understandthese directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you compare albuterol doses nebulizer.
• Take each dose with a full glass of water compare albuterol doses nebulizer.
• 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 compare albuterol doses nebulizer. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist where you canget one compare albuterol doses nebulizer.
• Do not break, crush, or chew the Volmax or Proventil Repetabs tablets compare albuterol doses nebulizer. These are specially formulated to release the medication slowly in the body compare albuterol doses nebulizer. The Volmax tablets have an outer shell that is not absorbed by the body compare albuterol doses nebulizer. Occasionally,this shell may be seen in the stool compare albuterol doses nebulizer. This is not a problem as the medicationhas been absorbed by the body compare albuterol doses nebulizer.
• 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 compare albuterol doses nebulizer. An increased need for medication could be an early sign of a seriousasthma attack compare albuterol doses nebulizer.
• Store the Volmax brand of albuterol tablets in the refrigerator between36 and 46 degrees Fahrenheit (2 and 8 degrees Celsius) compare albuterol doses nebulizer.
• Store all other forms of albuterol at room temperature away from moistureand heat compare albuterol doses nebulizer.

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

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

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 compare albuterol doses nebulizer.

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 compare albuterol doses nebulizer.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur compare albuterol doses nebulizer. 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 compare albuterol doses nebulizer.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur compare albuterol doses nebulizer. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome compare albuterol doses nebulizer.

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 compare albuterol doses nebulizer.
• 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 compare albuterol doses nebulizer.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with albuterol oraffect your condition compare albuterol doses nebulizer. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking anyprescription or over-the-counter medicines, including herbal products compare albuterol doses nebulizer.

Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about albuterol written forhealth professionals that you may read compare albuterol doses nebulizer.

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