If you need to use your inhaler more than 4 times in 24 hours: it may mean that your health problem is getting worse and that you need different treatment you are more likely to get side effects such as increased heart rate, jitteriness, nervousness and headaches Make an appointment to see your doctor, pharmacist or nurse if you need to use your inhaler: more than 4 times in 24 hours more than 2 days of each week in the middle of the night at least once a week.
During an asthma attack In a sudden asthma attack you can use your inhaler more and take up to 10 puffs. What if I use too much? Your salbutamol inhaler works quickly to make your breathing easier. Important To get the most from your inhaler, you should have your technique checked regularly.
Using a spacer with the inhaler If you or your child find it difficult to use an inhaler, your doctor may give you a spacer to use with it. Spacers are especially useful for giving salbutamol to young children.
Watch a video Search for your inhaler, and watch a short video on the Asthma UK website on how to use your inhaler.
Common side effects More than 1 in people have these side effects after taking 1 or 2 puffs of their inhaler: feeling shaky faster heartbeat for a short while but no chest pain headaches muscle cramps These side effects are not dangerous and they should gradually improve as your body gets used to salbutamol. Serious side effects It happens rarely, but some people may have very serious side effects when taking salbutamol. Call a doctor straight away if you get: muscle pain or weakness, muscle cramps, or a heartbeat that does not feel normal — this can be a sign of low potassium levels very bad dizziness or you pass out chest pain, especially if you also have a fast heartbeat or your heartbeat does not feel normal a very bad headache Serious allergic reaction It is possible to have a serious allergic reaction anaphylaxis to salbutamol.
Information: You can report any suspected side effect using the Yellow Card safety scheme. Visit Yellow Card for further information. What to do about: feeling shaky — see if your asthma or COPD symptoms get better with just 1 puff of your inhaler rather than 2.
If you find you need 2 puffs for symptom relief, be reassured that the shakiness will wear off after a short time. If this happens regularly, talk to your doctor or nurse as you may need your treatment reviewed so that you do not need to use your salbutamol as often.
Do not drink too much alcohol. Ask your pharmacist to recommend a painkiller. Headaches should usually go away after the first week of taking salbutamol. Talk to your doctor if they last longer than a week or are severe. Salbutamol and pregnancy Salbutamol is generally considered safe to use in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Always tell your health professional if you are pregnant. Salbutamol and breastfeeding Salbutamol may pass into breast milk in very small amounts.
Important For safety, tell your doctor if you're trying to get pregnant, are already pregnant or if you're breastfeeding. Some medicines can interfere with the way salbutamol works. Mixing salbutamol with herbal remedies or supplements There are no known problems with taking herbal remedies and supplements with salbutamol. Important: Medicine safety Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you're taking any other medicines, including herbal medicines, vitamins or supplements. How does salbutamol work?
How long does salbutamol take to work? How long will I need to use my salbutamol inhaler for? Are there other inhalers? There are 2 main bronchodilators: salbutamol terbutaline Salbutamol and terbutaline work as well as each other. Is it safe to use a salbutamol inhaler for a long time? Do I need to keep a salbutamol diary? Will it affect my fertility? Will it affect my contraception?
Can I drink alcohol with it? Schedule your next refill pick-up in advance to avoiding lapses in treatment. Rescue Inhalers. Determining when a rescue inhaler will run out is more challenging than keeping track of a controller since you won't use the same dose of rescue medication regularly.
It's impossible to predict how many doses of a rescue inhaler you will need. And it is not realistic to expect yourself to remember how many you have used. Albuterol , a bronchodilator that widens the airways, is a commonly used rescue inhaler. It is supplied in an 8. The best way to keep track is to maintain a log of how often you are using your rescue inhaler. Aside from helping you determine when you'll need a refill, this will also help in assessing how well your controllers are working.
If you are using a rescue inhaler on a daily basis, your healthcare provider might make changes to your controller medication to reduce the frequency of your asthma symptoms. Having a full inhaler is important, of course, but if that medication has expired, there's a chance the drug might not have retained its strength, quality, and purity. Paying attention to the expiration date of your inhaler, therefore, is just as important a consideration of how long it will last.
Expiration can be a major concern for any medication, but it's especially important with rescue inhalers, which may be used only rarely for asthma that's well controlled.
While you may feel secure knowing you have an inhaler handy, that inhaler may not prove effective once you go to use it if it's past its expiration date.
If you use albuterol, for example, make sure you are scheduled to get a refill before your inhaler expires, even if you hardly ever need to use it. You don't want to be caught without a safe and effective rescue inhaler when you suddenly need one. According to the Food and Drug Administration FDA , the date of a drug's expiration is based on its chemical stability. With Qvar, the counter will read 0 when the expiration date arrives. Other inhalers will have an expiration date on the box and the inhaler itself; by law, all drugs have to be labeled with an expiration date.
Keep in mind that expiration dates are only valid for inhalers that are stored according to the manufacturer's instructions. Medications can become unstable—and therefore ineffective or unsafe—if they are not stored properly. Most medications, including inhalers, need to be kept at optimal temperatures. While you might want to keep your inhaler in your car for convenience, for example, keep in mind that hot or cold temperatures can compromise your medication.
Humidity, such as in a bathroom, can alter the chemical composition of medications used in an inhaler as well. Humidity can also get your device slightly wet, interfering with the dose that is delivered with each inhalation. When in doubt, dispose of your inhaler and purchase a new one.
Drug take-back programs may not accept inhalers because the canisters are often pressurized and will explode if incinerated. They may provide information on properly disposing of the device. You may be asked to recycle the inhaler, return it to a pharmacy, or simply throw it away.
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