Albuterol Side Effects

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Before discussing Albuterol side effects here's a little background information. Albuterol is a fast-acting inhaler, sometimes called a "rescue inhaler", and is available both in generic form and multiple brand name products. It also comes in various dose forms which makes it easy to take in different situations. The side effects of Albuterol discussed here are for a combination of the different dose forms (inhalers, tablets, oral solutions, nebulizer solutions, etc.), as well as for the different brand and generic products.

Occur Commonly:

• Agitation
• Allergic Reaction
• Asthma exacerbation
• Bronchitis
• Chest discomfort
• Chest Pain
• Cold Symptoms
• Difficulty urinating
• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Flu Syndrome
• Flushing
• Gastroenteritis - inflammation and/or irritation of the stomach and intestines
• Headache
• Hoarseness
• Hyperactivity
• Irritability
• Lymphadenopathy - swollen glands (i.e. lymph nodes)
• Migraine
• Muscle cramps
• Nausea
• Nervousness
• Otitis media - middle ear infection
• Palpitations - pounding/fluttering sensation in the chest
• Restlessness
• Skin/Appendage Infection
• Sleeplessness
• Stomach ache
• Tachycardia - abnormally fast heart rate
• Tremor
• Weakness

Occur Rarely:

• Aggressive behavior
• Angioedema
• Arrhythmias - abnormal heart rhythms, including atrial fibrillation, supraventricular tachycardia and extrasystoles
• Bronchospasm - abnormal spasm/contraction of the bronchioles (airways)
• Cough
• Diarrhea
• Discoloration of the teeth
• Epistaxis - nosebleeds
• Heartburn
• Lightheadedness
• Nightmares
• Oropharyngeal edema - swelling in the mouth and throat area due to fluid retention
• Rash
• Urticaria - hives

Other Possible Albuterol Side Effects:

• Angina
• Central nervous system stimulation
• Drying or irritation of the oropharynx - i.e. drying or irritation of the mouth and throat area
• Hypertension - high blood pressure
• Unusual taste in mouth
• Vertigo - a dizzying/reeling sensation, like one is about to fall
• Vomiting

Sickness is felt, but health not at all.
- Thomas Fuller

Drug Manufacturer Information

Various, including:

Dey
2751 Napa Valley Corporate Drive
Napa, California 94558
(707) 224-3200
(Accuneb)

Teva Specialty Pharmceuticals
1090 Horsham Rd
North Wales, PA 19454
(215) 591-3000
(ProAir HFA)

Schering-Plough
2000 Galloping Hill Road
Kenilworth, N.J. 07033
(908) 298-4000
(Proventil, Proventil HFA

GlaxoSmithkline
5 Moore Drive
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
919-269-5000
(Ventolin)

September 13, 2009

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