What is Albuterol?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: AlbuterolBrand:
Albuterol relaxes the smooth muscle in the lung and dilates airways to improve breathing. It is used in the treatment of asthma, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema. The inhaler enables the drug to reach deep into the lungs for maximum benefit. The international generic name is Salbutamol.
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How do members experience Albuterol?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | 4,667 | 379 | |
| Asthma | 4,042 | 677 | |
| Cystic fibrosis | 648 | 24 | |
| Bronchitis | 253 | 49 | |
| Emphysema | 170 | 32 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Jittery feeling | 74 | |
| Tachycardia (fast heart rate) | 74 | |
| Shakiness | 70 | |
| Heart palpitations | 24 | |
| Shaky hands | 17 | |
| Dry mouth | 15 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 30 | |
| Moderate | 136 | |
| Mild | 331 | |
| None | 745 |
Member evaluations
baltogirl
evaluated on Nov 05, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for Other: Major
- Side effects: None
clumzychef
evaluated on Sep 24, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: Major
- Side effects: Mild
francesca
evaluated on Aug 23, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for Other: Moderate
- Side effects: None
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