What can you not mix with albuterol?
Some of the drugs that could potentially interact with albuterol (although not as seriously as the ones listed above) include:
- Tenormin (atenolol)
- Trandate (labetalol)
- Lopressor, Toprol XL (metoprolol)
- Corgard (nadolol)
- Inderal (propranolol)
- Lanoxin (digoxin)
- Epipen, Primatene Mist (epinephrine)
Does Albuterol loosen phlegm?
It is a bronchodilator that makes breathing easier by relaxing and opening airways to the lungs. Albuterol may be recommended right before chest physical therapy so that mucus from the lungs can be coughed up easier and eliminated.
Does Albuterol help with cough and congestion?
Albuterol relaxes the muscles in the wall of the airways to improve wheezing and cough. As with any medication, albuterol can come with side effects, and they may be surprising if you haven’t used it before.
Should I use albuterol when I have a cold?
Also, a cough that is persistent or wakes you up at night is likely to be asthma and should be treated with a bronchodilator (albuterol). Some people like to use a nebulizer when they’ve got a cold, as it has better lung deposition than an inhaler and can be soothing to the throat and lungs.
Does Albuterol work right away?
This medication is taken by mouth and does not work right away. It should not be used for sudden attacks of breathing trouble. Your doctor may prescribe a quick-relief inhaler for sudden shortness of breath/asthma attacks while you are on this medication.
Should I take Albuterol before bed?
Can I use my inhaler before bed? You can use your inhaler before bed, but keep it beside you if you have an attack. When you take your inhaler, sit up first so the medication can easily enter your throat and lungs. Wait a little bit before lying down and going back to sleep to ensure the medicine is working.
Does Albuterol affect sleep?
Some COPD medications such as albuterol and prednisone can also bring on sleep problems.
Can albuterol cause weight gain?
A: NO. Your inhaler contains such a low dose of steroids that it will not make you put on weight. Sometimes steroid tablets can make you feel hungry, and eating more will make you start to gain weight.
Is Albuterol bad for your liver?
Two forms of beta agonists are used in therapy of asthma: short acting agents such as albuterol (salbutamol), bitolterol, metaproterenol and terbutaline; and, the long acting beta agonists such as salmeterol and formoterol. None of these agents has been associated with hepatotoxicity when given orally or by inhalation.