Generic name: albuterol (oral route) [ al-BUE-ter-ol ]
Drug class:Adrenergic bronchodilators
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 28, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Proventil
- Proventil Repetabs
- Ventolin
- Volmax
- VoSpire ER
In Canada
- Apo-Salvent Inhaler
Available Dosage Forms:
- Tablet, Extended Release
- Syrup
- Tablet
Therapeutic Class: Bronchodilator
Pharmacologic Class: Beta-2 Adrenergic Agonist
Uses for Apo-Salvent Inhaler
Albuterol is used to treat bronchospasm or wheezing in patients with reversible obstructive airway disease, such as asthma.
Albuterol belongs to the family of medicines known as adrenergic bronchodilators. Adrenergic bronchodilators are medicines that open up the bronchial tubes (air passages) in the lungs. They relieve cough, wheezing, shortness of breath, and troubled breathing by increasing the flow of air through the bronchial tubes.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using Apo-Salvent Inhaler
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of albuterol in children 2 years of age and older.
Geriatric
No information is available on the relationship of age to the effects of albuterol in geriatric patients. However, elderly patients are more likely to have age-related heart problems, whi...
