Albuterol Sulfate
Albuterol Sulfate is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Albuterol Sulfate; Generic name: ALBUTEROL SULFATE; Manufacturer: A-S Medication Solutions.
| Brand name | Albuterol Sulfate |
|---|---|
| Generic name | ALBUTEROL SULFATE |
| Manufacturer | A-S Medication Solutions |
| Used for | INDICATIONS AND USAGE Albuterol sulfate inhalation solution is indicated for the relief of bronchospasm in patients 2 years of age and older with reversible obstructive airway disease and acute attacks of bronchospasm. |
| Dosage | DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Adults and Children 2 to 12 Years of Age The usual dosage for adults and for children weighing at least 15 kg is 2.5 mg of albuterol (one vial) administered three to four times daily by nebulization. Children weighing < 15 kg who require < 2.5 mg/dose (i.e., less than a full vial) should use albuterol inhalation solution, 0.5% instead of albuterol inhalation solution, 0.083%. More frequent administration or higher doses are not recommended. To administer 2.5 mg of albut |
| Warnings | WARNINGS As with other inhaled beta-adrenergic agonists, albuterol sulfate inhalation solution can produce paradoxical bronchospasm, which can be life threatening. If it occurs, the preparation should be discontinued immediately and alternative therapy instituted. Fatalities have been reported in association with excessive use of inhaled sympathomimetic drugs and with the home use of nebulizers. It is, therefore, essential that the physician instruct the patient in the need for further evaluatio |
| Active ingredient(s) | ALBUTEROL SULFATE |
| Route | RESPIRATORY (INHALATION) |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=19867b61-77a2-46f1-97c7-7fadfec5882b |