What are the possible side effects of albuterol?
Stop taking albuterol and seek emergency medical attention if you experience any of the
following serious side effects:
Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to
take albuterol and talk to your doctor if you experience
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your
doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
What other drugs will affect albuterol?
Before taking albuterol, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:
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a beta-blocker such as atenolol (Tenormin), metoprolol
(Lopressor, Toprol XL), propranolol (Inderal), acebutolol (Sectral), bisoprolol (Zebeta),
carteolol (Cartrol), carvedilol (Coreg), labetalol (Normodyne, Trandate), nadolol (Corgard), or
pindolol (Visken);
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a tricyclic antidepressant such as amitriptyline (Elavil),
doxepin (Sinequan), nortriptyline (Pamelor), amoxapine (Asendin), clomipramine (Anafranil),
desipramine (Norpramin), imipramine (Tofranil), or protriptyline (Vivactil);
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a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as
isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), or tranylcypromine (Parnate);
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another oral or inhaled bronchodilator; or
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caffeine, diet pills, or decongestants.
You may not be able to take albuterol, or you may require a dosage
adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you are taking any of the medications listed
above.
Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with albuterol or affect your condition.
Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines,
including herbal products.
Where can I get more information?
Your pharmacist has additional information about albuterol written for health professionals
that you may read.
What does my medication look like?
Albuterol is available with a prescription under the brand names Ventolin, Proventil, and
Volmax. Other brand or generic formulations may also be available. Ask your pharmacist any
questions you have about this medication, especially if it is new to you.
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Ventolin 2 mg-white, round, scored tablets
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Ventolin 4 mg-white, round, scored tablets
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Ventolin Syrup 2 mg/5 mL-clear orange-yellow strawberry-flavored liquid
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Proventil 2 mg-white, round, scored tablets
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Proventil 4 mg-white, round, scored tablets
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Proventil Repetabs 4 mg-white, round tablets
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Volmax 4 mg-light blue, hexagonal-shaped tablets
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Volmax 8 mg-white, hexagonal-shaped tablets
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children,
never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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