Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 8, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Accuneb
- ProAir Digihaler
- ProAir HFA
- Proair Respiclick
- Proventil
- Proventil HFA
- ReliOn Ventolin HFA
- Ventolin
- Ventolin HFA
In Canada
- Alti-Salbutamol Inhalation Aerosol
- Apo-Salvent
- Salbutamol
- Salbutamol Nebuamp
- Salbutamol Respirator Solution
- Ventolin Inhaler
- Ventolin Nebules P.F.
- Ventolin Respirator
- Ventolin Rotacaps
Available Dosage Forms:
- Powder
- Solution
- Suspension
Therapeutic Class: Bronchodilator
Pharmacologic Class: Beta-2 Adrenergic Agonist
Uses for albuterol
Albuterol is used to treat or prevent bronchospasm in patients with asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, and other lung diseases. It is also used to prevent bronchospasm caused by exercise.
Albuterol belongs to the family of medicines known as adrenergic bronchodilators. Adrenergic bronchodilators are medicines that are breathed in through the mouth to open up the bronchial tubes (air passages) in the lungs. They relieve cough, wheezing, and trouble breathing by increasing the flow of air through the bronchial tubes.
Albuterol is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using albuterol
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 albuterol, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to albuterol 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 ProAir® Digihaler™, ProAir® HFA, ProAir® Respiclick®, Proventil® HFA, and Ventolin® HFA in children 4 years o...
