SURVEYOR Health - Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Albuterol

Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Albuterol

Albuterol has 38 Side Effects total
11 are Life Threatening
2 Occur Most Frequently

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Uses of Albuterol

USES:
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (e.g., asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). It is also used to prevent asthma brought on by exercise. Albuterol belongs to a class of drugs known as bronchodilators. It works in the airways by opening breathing passages and relaxing muscles. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school.

Albuterol has 11 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects

Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Heart Electrical Signals - Abnormal ECG is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Albuterol

Critical Seriousness - Angina is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Albuterol

Critical Seriousness - Chest Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Albuterol

Critical Seriousness - Disease of Inadequate Blood Flow to the Heart Muscle - Myocardial Ischemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Albuterol

Critical Seriousness - Excess Body Acid - Metabolic Acidosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Albuterol

Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Albuterol

Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Albuterol

Critical Seriousness - Low Amount of Potassium in the Blood - Hypokalemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Albuterol

Critical Seriousness - Paradoxical Bronchospasm is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Albuterol

Critical Seriousness - Prolonged Q-T Interval on EKG - Prolonged QT Interval is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Albuterol

Critical Seriousness - Throat Swelling - Pharyngeal Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Albuterol

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Albuterol has 2 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

Fast Heartbeat - Tachyarrhythmia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Albuterol Nervous - Nervousness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Albuterol Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Albuterol

Albuterol Drug-Drug Interactions

Albuterol has interactions of severe seriousness with 0 drug(s): Albuterol has interactions of serious seriousness with 66 drug(s). Albuterol has interactions of moderate seriousness with 77 drug(s). Albuterol has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Albuterol has 12 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Albuterol.

Albuterol Inhalation Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Relative Contraindications

Chronic Coronary Insufficiency - Diminished Blood Flow through Arteries of the Heart is a contraindication of Albuterol.

Conduction Disorder of the Heart - Abnormal Heart Rhythm is a contraindication of Albuterol.

Hypertension - High Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Albuterol.

Myocardial Ischemia - Disease of Inadequate Blood Flow to the Heart Muscle is a contraindication of Albuterol.

Paradoxical Bronchospasm is a contraindication of Albuterol.

Contraindication Warnings

Congenital Long QT Syndrome - Abnormal EKG with QT changes from Birth is a contraindication of Albuterol.

Diabetes Mellitus - Diabetes is a contraindication of Albuterol.

Hyperthyroidism - Overactive Thyroid Gland is a contraindication of Albuterol.

Hypokalemia - Low Amount of Potassium in the Blood is a contraindication of Albuterol.

Ketoacidosis is a contraindication of Albuterol.

Prolonged QT Interval - Prolonged Q-T Interval on EKG is a contraindication of Albuterol.

Seizure Disorder - Seizures is a contraindication of Albuterol.

Albuterol has 0 related brands and strengths:

Albuterol - Symptoms of overdose may include
fast/pounding/irregular heartbeat, severe shaking (tremors), seizures.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.