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Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Proair Hfa

Proair Hfa has 38 Side Effects total
11 are Life Threatening
2 Occur Most Frequently
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Uses of Proair Hfa
 
Proair Hfa is also known by the generic name Albuterol Sulfate


USES:
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as 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.


Proair Hfa has 11 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects
 
Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Heart Electrical Signals - Abnormal ECG is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Proair Hfa
Critical Seriousness - Angina is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Proair Hfa
Critical Seriousness - Chest Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Proair Hfa
Critical Seriousness - Disease of Inadequate Blood Flow to the Heart Muscle - Myocardial Ischemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Proair Hfa
Critical Seriousness - Excess Body Acid - Metabolic Acidosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Proair Hfa
Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Proair Hfa
Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Proair Hfa
Critical Seriousness - Low Amount of Potassium in the Blood - Hypokalemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Proair Hfa
Critical Seriousness - Paradoxical Bronchospasm is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Proair Hfa
Critical Seriousness - Prolonged Q-T Interval on EKG - Prolonged QT Interval is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Proair Hfa
Critical Seriousness - Throat Swelling - Pharyngeal Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Proair Hfa
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Proair Hfa has 2 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects
 
Fast Heartbeat - Tachyarrhythmia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Proair Hfa
Nervous - Nervousness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Proair Hfa
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Proair Hfa Drug-Drug Interactions
 
Proair Hfa has interactions of severe seriousness with 0 drug(s):

Proair Hfa has interactions of serious seriousness with 66 drug(s).

Proair Hfa has interactions of moderate seriousness with 77 drug(s).

Proair Hfa has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Proair Hfa has 12 Condition Contraindications
 
If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Proair Hfa.

Proair Hfa Inhalation Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Relative Contraindications 

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

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

Hypertension - High Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Proair Hfa.

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

Paradoxical Bronchospasm is a contraindication of Proair Hfa.

Contraindication Warnings 

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

Diabetes Mellitus - Diabetes is a contraindication of Proair Hfa.

Hyperthyroidism - Overactive Thyroid Gland is a contraindication of Proair Hfa.

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

Ketoacidosis is a contraindication of Proair Hfa.

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

Seizure Disorder - Seizures is a contraindication of Proair Hfa.

Proair Hfa has 18 related brands and strengths:
 
Accuneb 0.63 Mg/3 Ml Neb Solution

Accuneb 1.25 Mg/3 Ml Neb Solution

Albuterol Sulfate 0.63 Mg/3 Ml Neb Solution

Albuterol Sulfate 1.25 Mg/3 Ml Neb Solution

Albuterol Sulfate 2 Mg Tab

Albuterol Sulfate 2 Mg/5 Ml Syrup

Albuterol Sulfate 2.5 Mg/0.5 Ml Neb Solution

Albuterol Sulfate 2.5 Mg/3 Ml (0.083 %) Neb Solution

Albuterol Sulfate 4 Mg Tab

Albuterol Sulfate 5 Mg/Ml (0.5 %) Neb Solution

Albuterol Sulfate Er 4 Mg 12 Hour Tab

Albuterol Sulfate Er 8 Mg 12 Hour Tab

Albuterol Sulfate Hfa 90 Mcg/Actuation Aerosol Inhaler

Proair Hfa 90 Mcg/Actuation Aerosol Inhaler

Proventil Hfa 90 Mcg/Actuation Aerosol Inhaler

Ventolin Hfa 90 Mcg/Actuation Aerosol Inhaler

Vospire Er 4 Mg 12 Hr Tab

Vospire Er 8 Mg 12 Hr Tab

Proair Hfa - 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.

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