You should store this medication at 25°C (77°F), and away from moisture
sulbutamol
This medication is used to treating severe bronchospasm (narrowing of the air passages), status asthmatic (condition characterized by one asthma attack followed by another without a break in between)
Contradications
This medication is contraindicated in patients with uncomplicated Premature Labor as it may lead to serious problems such as abortion especially during the first and second trimesters
Side effects
The patients taking this medication may experience fine tremors, headache, increased heart rate, sleep disturbances, decreased potassium levels, allergic reactions, narrowed air passages, muscle cramps, lactic acidosis (blood pH disturbances), and irritation at the back of the mouth
Expert Advice
-Take oral form 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals
-Do not crush or chew tablets, swallow whole
-Shake canister before use
-Wash mouthpiece with water once a week and let it air-dry. Wait at least 1 minute between inhalation
-Contact your healthcare provider if there is dizziness, fatigue, change in vision, GI (stomach and intestine) upset, chest pain or palpitation (rapid pulsation)
-Empty bladder before taking this medication
-Take sufficient amount of fluids (2 to 3 litres) to maintain hydration, unless restricted by the healthcare provider
FAQs
How to store this medication?
What if I missed a dose?
A missed dose should be taken as early as you remember it. However, if the time for the next dose is almost there, then the missed dose should be skipped, and the regular dosing schedule should be continued
What to do in cases of overdose?
The selective beta-blocking agent is a specific antidote for an overdose of this medication. These drugs should be taken with precaution in patients with a history of breathing difficulty. In case of overdose, patients should be monitored for blood potassium levels.
Can I use this medication while conceiving a child?
Consult with your healthcare provider on the use of this medication, if you are trying to conceive
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