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we accept: worldwide shipping shipping options: courier service ($19.95, 7-14 days, tracking is available) international airmail ($9.95, 14-21 days, tracking is not available) our billing is sertified by: languages : de - es - fr - it albuterol brand names: ventolin, aerolin, ventorlin, asthalin, proventil, proair albuterol dilates the airways of the lung and is used for treating asthma and other conditions of the lung. asthma is a breathing problem due to widespread narrowing of the airways (bronchial tubes). albuterol dilates bronchial airways by relaxing the muscles that surround the airways. brand names of albuterol are ventolin, aerolin, ventorlin, asthalin, proventil, proair. the fda approved albuterol in may 1982. generic albuterol 100 mcg generic ventorlin 100 mcg what are albuterol tablets? albuterol is used for treating breathing problems in patients who have asthma or certain other airway diseases. it may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. albuterol is a sympathomimetic (beta agonist) bronchodilator. it works by relaxing the smooth muscle in the airway, which allows air to flow in and out of the lungs more easily. drugs containing albuterol are prescribed for the prevention and relief of bronchial spasms that narrow the airway. this especially applies to the treatment of asthma. some brands of albuterol sulfate are also used for the prevention of bronchial spasm due to exercise. sustained-release (sr), extended-release (er, xr, or xl), time-release or timed-release, controlled-release (cr), or continuous-release (cr or contin) pills are tablets or capsules formulated to dissolve slowly and release a drug over time. the advantages of sustained-release tablets or capsules are that they can often be taken less frequently than instant-release formulations of the same drug, and that they keep steadier levels of the drug in the bloodstream. what should i tell my health care providers before i take this medicine? they need to know if you have any of these conditions: heart problems, blood vessel problems, high blood pressure or low blood potassium levels unusual reaction to another sympathometic medicine taking any prescription, nonprescription, herbal or dietary preparation seizure, diabetes or overactive throid kidney problems or adrenal gland tumor pregnant or trying to get pregnant breast-feeding how should i use this medicine? use albuterol as directed by your doctor. check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions. take albuterol by mouth with or without food. do not stop using albuterol without checking with your doctor. ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use albuterol . albuterol sulfate - when taking albuterol inhalation aerosol, you should not use other inhaled medications before checking with your doctor. shake the inhalation aerosol canister well before using and make sure it's firmly seated in the plastic mouthpiece. before using it for the first time, prime the canister with 4 sprays into the air away from your face. prime it with 2 sprays whenever it has not been used for at least 4 days. use only the adapter that comes with the product; do not use this adapter with any other product. wash the plastic mouthpiece with warm running water at least once a week to prevent medication buildup and blockage. if you are using an inhalation solution, be sure to protect it from contamination. keep the tip of the dropper away from the lip of the bottle or any other surface. do not use the solution if it changes color or becomes cloudy. do not exceed your doctor's recommended dose of albuterol. if you need more than usual, check with your doctor. your asthma may be getting unstable, and you may need another medication. do not, however, change your medication without first consulting your doctor or pharmacist. what if i miss a dose? if you miss a dose of, take it as soon as possible. if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. do not take 2 doses at once. what may interact with this medicine? monoamine oxidase inhibitor tricyclic antidepressant diuretics beta-blockers digoxin catechol-o-methyltransferase (comt) inhibitors, epinephrine, maois, short-acting sympathomimetic bronchodilators, stimulants, sympathomimetics this may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. ask your health care provider if albuterol may interact with other medicines that you take. check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine. what side effects may i notice from this medicine? side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible: severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue) chest pain, ear pain fast or irregular heartbeat new or worsened trouble breathing pounding in the chest red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin severe headache or dizziness unusual hoarseness wheezing side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome): dizziness nausea headache nervousness sinus inflammation sore or dry throat tremor vomiting this list may not describe all possible side effects. what should i watch for while using this medicine? albuterol may cause dizziness. these effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. use albuterol with caution. do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it. if your usual dose does not work well, your symptoms become worse, or you need to use it more often than normal, contact your doctor at once. this may be a sign of seriously worsening asthma. your doctor may need to change your dose or medicine. albuterol should work for up to 8 hours or longer. do not use more than the recommended dose or use more often than prescribed without checking with your doctor. the risk of severe heart problems and sometimes death may be increased with overuse of albuterol. when your medicine supply begins to run low, call your doctor or pharmacy as soon as possible for a refill. tell your doctor or dentist that you take albuterol before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery. check with your doctor before using any other asthma medicines, including inhaled medicines, while you are using albuterol . diabetes patients - albuterol may affect your blood sugar. check blood sugar levels closely. ask your doctor before you change the dose of your diabetes medicine. use albuterol with caution in the elderly; they may be more sensitive to its effects. albuterol should be used with extreme caution in children younger than 6 years old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed. if you become pregnant, contact your doctor. you will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using albuterol while you are pregnant. it is not known if albuterol is found in breast milk. if you are or will be breast-feeding while you use albuterol , check with your doctor. discuss any possible risks to your baby. albuterol sulfate- when taking albuterol inhalation aerosol, you should not use other inhaled medications before checking with your doctor. make sure the doctor is aware of it if you have a heart condition, seizure disorder, high blood pressure, abnormal heartbeat, overactive thyroid gland, or diabetes. call your doctor immediately if you notice any change in heartbeat or pulse while taking albuterol sulfate. you may have an immediate, serious allergic reaction to the first dose of albuterol, causing symptoms such as hives, rash, and swelling of the mouth, throat, lips, and tongue. the drug has been known to cause life-threatening bronchial spasms, especially with the first dose from a new canister or vial. there have also been rare reports of sk