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What should I tell my doctor before using salbutamol?

Before you take salbutamol, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:

• are being treated for an overactive thyroid (thyrotoxicosis)
• are being treated for high blood pressure
• have a history of heart disease, irregular heart rhythm or angina
• have liver problems
• have kidney problems
• have a tumor near your kidney (a phaeochromocytoma)
• have low potassium levels in your blood
• have diabetes
• have you been told you have an aneurysm (a swelling or dilation of a blood vessel)
• are you about to have an operation requiring a general anaesthetic
• have had to stop taking an asthma medication in the past
• are taking any other medicines

How should I use salbutamol?

• Always take this medication exactly as your doctor or pharmacist tells you to. You should check with them if you are not sure.
• Read the instructions for use that come with your medication about the right way to take it.
• Salbutamol aerosol inhalers are usually used in the following way:
  • 1 to 2 puffs are usually taken as needed to relieve symptoms
  • 1 to 2 puffs may be taken about 15 minutes before exercise or exposure to a trigger substance to prevent symptoms
  • Do not used more than 2 puffs every 4 hours up to a maximum of 4 times (up to 8 puffs) in 24 hours
  • If your inhaler does not relieve your symptoms for at least 3 hours then contact your healthcare provider
  • Aerosol salbutamol inhalers can by used with a spacer device if required
  • Regularly wash and dry your inhaler as instructed
• Salbutamol dry powder inhalers (accuhalers) are usually used in the following way:
  • 1 inhalation taken up to 4 times per day is usually taken as needed to relieve symptoms
  • 1 inhalation may be taken 10 to 15 minutes before exercise or exposure to a trigger substance to prevent symptoms
  • Do not take more than 1 dose up to 4 times in 24 hours
  • Wipe the mouthpiece of the dry powder inhaler with a dry tissue to clean it
• Salbutamol oral syrup is usually used in the following way:
  • Shake the bottle before use
  • Use the oral syringe or measuring device that comes with your medication to measure out your prescribed dose
  • Can be swallowed with or without food
  • Is usually taken 3 to 4 times per day
• Salbutamol tablets are usually used in the following way:
  • Swallow tablets whole with water
  • Is usually taken 3 or 4 times per day
• Salbutamol respirator solution 5 mg/ml - for use with nebulizer:
  • Salbutamol respirator solution must only be used with a nebulizer. A nebulizer produces a fine mist which you breathe in through a face mask or a mouthpiece. Make sure that you know how to use it properly. If you have problems ask your doctor, nurse or pharmacist.
  • Take care not to let the mist from the nebulizer get in your eyes.
  • Use your nebulizer in a well ventilated room as some of the mist will be released into the air and may be breathed in by others.
  • To use salbutamol nebulizer solution:
    • Prepare the nebulizer for filling
    • Measure out the prescribed amount of respirator solution and put it in the nebulizer bowl
    • Add the right amount of sterile normal saline solution (make sure your doctor has told you how much to use)
    • Put the top on the nebulizer bowl and shake it gently to mix the contents
    • Assemble the nebulizer and use it as directed
    • After use throw away any solution remaining in the nebulizer bowl. Clean your nebulizer in the recommended way
• Salbutamol injections are usually:
  • Administered by a healthcare professional
  • Given by injection into the fat layer just under the skin (subcutaneous), into a muscle (intramuscular), or slowly into a vein (intravenous)
  • The length of treatment and the number of doses you receive will depend on your symptoms and the condition you are being treated for, for example whether you're being treated for severe bronchospasm, status asthmaticus or preterm labor. Your healthcare provider will determine the correct dose and schedule for you.