Albuterol is a prescription drug. It can treat bronchospasm in people with chronic pulmonary diseases and asthma. Albuterol helps relieves the swelling and tightening of muscles around the airways.
Albuterol is also available in the following forms:
What are the uses of Albuterol?
Albuterol can prevent:
How does Albuterol works?
Albuterol is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing the muscles of your air passage for 6-12 hours. The relaxation of muscles causes the flow of air in your lungs to increase. This can make your breathing easier.
What is the dosage of Albuterol?
Albuterol relieves the symptoms of asthma and other lung diseases in adults and children 4 years above. If you have asthma, inhale 2 puffs. This should be done every 4-6 hours.
To prevent asthma brought by exercise, inhale 2puffs 15-30 minutes before and after exercise.
How to use Albuterol inhalation?
What are the precautions in using Albuterol inhalation?
Before using Albuterol:
Albuterol inhalation comes with many warnings:
Costs of Generic Albuterol
The generic Albuterol and the branded Combivent differs in price. But both drugs contain the same active ingredients. Albuterol 100mcg / 200 metered doses cost $13.75 per spray bottle. While the branded Combivent 100mcg / 200 metered doses costs $31.99 per spray bottle.