Albutamol 2mg/8mg/200mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Albutamol 2mg/8mg/200mg Tablet is used for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (a lung disorder in which the flow of air to the lungs is blocked). It helps in relaxing the muscles of the air passages and making it easier to breathe. It relieves coughing, wheezing and feeling short of breath.
Albutamol 2mg/8mg/200mg Tablet is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, bloating, stomach discomfort, diarrhea, headache, sweating, skin rash, tremor, muscle cramps, restlessness, and increased heart rate. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects.
Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Albutamol 2mg/8mg/200mg Tablet is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, bloating, stomach discomfort, diarrhea, headache, sweating, skin rash, tremor, muscle cramps, restlessness, and increased heart rate. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects.
Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Uses of Albutamol Tablet
Benefits of Albutamol Tablet
In Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is a group of lung diseases that cause breathing difficulties. COPD is caused by swelling of the airways that carry air in and out of the lungs. Albutamol 2mg/8mg/200mg Tablet relaxes the muscles of these airways and widens it. It also loosens mucus and helps you to cough it out. This makes you breathe easy and gives relief from symptoms such as tightness in your chest, shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing. Avoid smoking and minimise your exposure to pollution, dust and fumes. Along with that, a little exercise each day can help you stay strong. Talk to your doctor about how much exercise is good for you.
Side effects of Albutamol Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Albutamol
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Bloating
- Stomach discomfort
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Sweating
- Skin rash
- Tremors
- Palpitations
- Muscle cramp
- Restlessness
- Increased heart rate
How to use Albutamol Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Albutamol 2mg/8mg/200mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Albutamol 2mg/8mg/200mg Tablet with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.
Avoid Albutamol 2mg/8mg/200mg Tablet with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.
How Albutamol Tablet works
Albutamol 2mg/8mg/200mg Tablet is a combination of three medicines:.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Albutamol 2mg/8mg/200mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Albutamol 2mg/8mg/200mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Albutamol 2mg/8mg/200mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Albutamol 2mg/8mg/200mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Albutamol 2mg/8mg/200mg Tablet may cause side effects such as dizziness, increased or uneven heart rate, muscle cramps or muscle pain. This may affect your ability to drive.
Albutamol 2mg/8mg/200mg Tablet may cause side effects such as dizziness, increased or uneven heart rate, muscle cramps or muscle pain. This may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Albutamol 2mg/8mg/200mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Albutamol 2mg/8mg/200mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Albutamol 2mg/8mg/200mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease.
Limited information is available on the use of Albutamol 2mg/8mg/200mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Albutamol 2mg/8mg/200mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Albutamol 2mg/8mg/200mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Albutamol 2mg/8mg/200mg Tablet in patients with liver disease.
Limited information is available on the use of Albutamol 2mg/8mg/200mg Tablet in patients with liver disease.
What if you forget to take Albutamol Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Albutamol 2mg/8mg/200mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Albutamol 2mg/8mg/200mg Tablet for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
- It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems. Always keep a fast-acting (rescue) inhaler with you.
- If at any time your breathing gets worse or you notice muscle twitching or weakness, or an irregular heartbeat, please contact your doctor or nurse for advice straightaway.
- Inform your doctor if you have heart problems, high blood pressure, or diabetes.
- Tell your doctor about all other medicines you have used in the past 14 days, especially water pills, anti-depressant, or medicines for heart problems.
- Do not smoke. Smoking causes irritation and damage to the lungs and will make your condition worse.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Albutamol 2mg/8mg/200mg Tablet
Twice A Day
67%
Once A Day
33%
What are you using Albutamol Tablet for?
Asthma
100%
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
50%
Average
50%
What were the side-effects while using Albutamol 2mg/8mg/200mg Tablet?
Nausea
12%
Cough
12%
Diarrhea
12%
Bloating
12%
Stomach disco*
12%
*Stomach discomfort
How do you take Albutamol Tablet?
With food
100%
Please rate Albutamol 2mg/8mg/200mg Tablet on price
Not Expensive
83%
Average
17%
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