Asthma
Asthma Medicines
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Albuterol Sulfate – AccuNeb
Albuterol Sulfate – AccuNeb
Drug Name: Albuterol Sulfate
Brand Name: AccuNeb®
Medicine Use: Quick-relief
Type of Medicine: Short-acting beta agonists
Form: Nebulizer Solution
Prescribing Info: viatris.com
Possible Side Effects:
Fast or irregular heartbeat
Chest pain
Shakiness
Nervousness
Notes/Resources:
How to Correctly Use Your Asthma Devices – See Nebulizer Instructions
Albuterol Sulfate – Generic
Albuterol Sulfate – Generic
Drug Name: Albuterol Sulfate
Brand Name: Generic
Medicine Use: Quick-relief
Type of Medicine: Short-acting beta agonist
Form: Metered dose inhaler
Prescribing Info: ciplaalbuterolhfa.com
Possible Side Effects:
Sore throat
Upper respiratory tract infection, including viral infection
Cough
Muscle pain
Heart pounding/racing/fluttering (palpitations)
Chest pain
Fast heart rate
Shakiness
Nervousness
Dizziness
Notes/Resources:
Instructions for Use
Albuterol Sulfate – Generic
Albuterol Sulfate – Generic
Drug Name: Albuterol Sulfate
Brand Name: Generic
Medicine Use: Quick-relief
Type of Medicine: Short-acting beta agonist
Form: Metered dose inhaler
Prescribing Info: http://www.proventilhfa.com/
Possible Side Effects:
Tremor
Nervousness
Fast heartrate
Chest pain
Heart pounding/racing/fluttering (palpitations)
Notes/Resources:
Instructions for Use
Albuterol Sulfate – Generic
Albuterol Sulfate – Generic
Drug Name: Albuterol Sulfate
Brand Name: Generic
Medicine Use: Quick-relief
Type of Medicine: Short-acting beta agonist
Form: Nebulizer solution
Prescribing Info: viatris.com
Possible Side Effects:
Fast or irregular heartbeat
Nervousness
Chest pain
Shakiness
Notes/Resources:
How to Correctly Use Your Asthma Devices – See Nebulizer Instructions
Albuterol Sulfate – ProAir Digihaler
Albuterol Sulfate – ProAir Digihaler
Drug Name: Albuterol Sulfate
Brand Name: ProAir® Digihaler®
Medicine Use: Quick-relief
Type of Medicine: Short-acting beta agonist
Form: Dry powder inhaler
Prescribing Info: digihaler.com
Possible Side Effects:
Back, body, or chest pain
Upset stomach or vomiting
Headache
Dizziness
Sinus headache
Sore throat
Runny nose
Heart pounding/racing (palpitations)
Fast heart rate
Shakiness
Nervousness
Urinary tract infection
*Do not use if you have a milk allergy
Notes/Resources:
Instructions for Use
Albuterol Sulfate – ProAir HFA
Albuterol Sulfate – ProAir HFA
Drug Name: Albuterol Sulfate
Brand Name: ProAir® HFA
Medicine Use: Quick-relief
Type of Medicine: Short-acting beta agonist
Form: Metered dose inhaler
Prescribing Info: http://www.proairhfa.com/
Possible Side Effects:
Chest pain
Headache
Fast heartrate
Shakiness
Dizziness
Sort throat
Runny nose
Notes/Resources:
Instructions for Use
Albuterol Sulfate – ProAir RespiClick
Albuterol Sulfate – ProAir RespiClick
Drug Name: Albuterol Sulfate
Brand Name: ProAir® RespiClick®
Medicine Use: Quick-relief
Type of Medicine: Short-acting beta agonist
Form: Dry powder inhaler
Prescribing Info: https://proair.com/respiclick
Possible Side Effects:
Back, body, or chest pain
Upset stomach or vomiting
Headache
Dizziness
Sinus headache
Sore throat
Runny nose
Heart pounding/racing (palpitations)
Fast heart rate
Shakiness
Nervousness
Urinary tract infection
*Do not use if you have a milk allergy
Notes/Resources:
Instructions for Use
Albuterol Sulfate – Proventil HFA
Albuterol Sulfate – Proventil HFA
Drug Name: Albuterol Sulfate
Brand Name: Proventil® HFA
Medicine Use: Quick-relief
Type of Medicine: Short-acting beta agonist
Form: Metered dose inhaler
Prescribing Info: http://www.proventilhfa.com/
Possible Side Effects:
Tremor
Nervousness
Fast heartrate
Chest pain
Heart pounding/racing/fluttering (palpitations)
Notes/Resources:
Instructions for Use
Albuterol Sulfate – Ventolin HFA
Albuterol Sulfate – Ventolin HFA
Drug Name: Albuterol Sulfate
Brand Name: Ventolin® HFA
Medicine Use: Quick-relief
Type of Medicine: Short-acting beta agonist
Form: Metered dose inhaler
Prescribing Info: http://www.ventolin.com/
Possible Side Effects:
Sore throat
Upper respiratory tract infection, including viral infection
Cough
Muscle pain
Heart pounding/racing/fluttering (palpitations)
Chest pain
Fast heart rate
Shakiness
Nervousness
Dizziness
Notes/Resources:
Instructions for Use
Albuterol/Budesonide – Airsupra
Albuterol/Budesonide – Airsupra
Drug Name: Albuterol/Budesonide
Brand Name: AIRSUPRA™
Medicine Use: Quick-relief
Type of Medicine: Combination inhaled medicine
Form: Pressurized metered-dose inhaler
Prescribing Info: Airsupra.com
Possible Side Effects:
Headache
Cough
Hoarseness
Notes/Resources:
Instructions for Use (PDF)
Patient Information (PDF)
References
Medical Review August 2018.
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