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Proventil, Proventil Repetabs, Ventolin, Volmax
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 no prescription albuterol. An increased need for medication could be an early sign of a seriousasthma attack no prescription albuterol.
What is albuterol?
• Albuterol works by relaxing muscles in the airways to improve breathing no prescription albuterol.
• Albuterol is used to treat bronchospasm (wheezing, shortness of breath)associated with reversible obstructive airway disease such as asthma no prescription albuterol.
• Albuterol may also be used for conditions other than those listed inthis medication guide no prescription 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 no prescription 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 no prescription albuterol.
• Albuterol is in the FDA pregnancy category C no prescription albuterol. This means that it is notknown whether it will harm an unborn baby no prescription albuterol. Do not take albuterol without firsttalking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment no prescription albuterol.
• It is not known whether albuterol passes into breast milk no prescription albuterol. Do not takealbuterol without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby no prescription albuterol.
How should I take albuterol?
• Take albuterol exactly as directed by your doctor no prescription albuterol. If you do not understandthese directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you no prescription albuterol.
• Take each dose with a full glass of water no prescription 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 no prescription albuterol. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist where you canget one no prescription albuterol.
• Do not break, crush, or chew the Volmax or Proventil Repetabs tablets no prescription albuterol. These are specially formulated to release the medication slowly in the body no prescription albuterol. The Volmax tablets have an outer shell that is not absorbed by the body no prescription albuterol. Occasionally,this shell may be seen in the stool no prescription albuterol. This is not a problem as the medicationhas been absorbed by the body no prescription 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 no prescription albuterol. An increased need for medication could be an early sign of a seriousasthma attack no prescription albuterol.
• Store the Volmax brand of albuterol tablets in the refrigerator between36 and 46 degrees Fahrenheit (2 and 8 degrees Celsius) no prescription albuterol.
• Store all other forms of albuterol at room temperature away from moistureand heat no prescription albuterol.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember no prescription albuterol. However, if it is almosttime for the next regularly scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and take thenext one as directed no prescription albuterol. Do not take a double dose of this medication no prescription albuterol.
What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention no prescription albuterol.
• Symptoms of an albuterol overdose may include angina or chest pain, irregularheartbeats or a fluttering heart, seizures, tremor, weakness, headache, nausea,and vomiting no prescription 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 no prescription 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 no prescription albuterol.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur no prescription 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 no prescription albuterol.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur no prescription albuterol. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome no prescription 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 no prescription 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 no prescription albuterol.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with albuterol oraffect your condition no prescription albuterol. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking anyprescription or over-the-counter medicines, including herbal products no prescription albuterol.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about albuterol written forhealth professionals that you may read no prescription albuterol.
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