Precautions
How does a nebulizer mask work?
A nebulizer changes liquid medicine into fine droplets (in aerosol or mist form) that are inhaled through a mouthpiece or mask. Nebulizers can be used to deliver many types of medicines. The medicines and moisture help control breathing problems like wheezing and help loosen lung secretions.
Where does the medication go in a nebulizer?
Place your medication in the bottom of the nebulizer cup. Attach the top portion of the nebulizer cup and connect the mouthpiece or face mask to the cup. Connect the tubing to both the aerosol compressor and nebulizer cup.
Where do you put the albuterol?
Put the mouthpiece just in front of your mouth with the canister upright. Open your mouth and breathe in slowly and deeply (like yawning), and at the same time firmly press down once on the top of the canister. Hold your breath for about 10 seconds, then breathe out slowly.
Why does nebulizer mask have holes?
Face masks used for nebulized drug delivery incorporate holes into their design. These holes decrease ocular and facial impaction, and they prevent rebreathing of exhaled gases.
How do you add albuterol to a nebulizer?
A person can follow these steps when using albuterol with a nebulizer:Wash the hands.Follow the assembly instructions to put together the nebulizer and attach the mask, tubing, and mouthpiece.Open an albuterol sulfate foil and check the color. ... Add the albuterol sulfate to the medicine cup.Turn the nebulizer on.More items...•
How do you set up a nebulizer mask?
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How do you use albuterol breathing treatment?
Place the open end of the mouthpiece into your mouth. Close your lips tightly around the mouthpiece. Breathe in slowly and deeply through the mouthpiece.At the same time, press down once on the container to spray the medication into your mouth. Try to hold your breath for 10 seconds.
How is albuterol given?
How to use albuterol sulfate inhalation. Read the Patient Information Leaflet provided by your pharmacist before you start using this medication and each time you get a refill. This medication is used with a special machine called a nebulizer that changes the solution to a fine mist that you inhale.
Can albuterol damage your lungs?
This medicine may cause paradoxical bronchospasm, which means your breathing or wheezing will get worse. This may be life-threatening. Check with your doctor right away if you or your child have coughing, difficulty breathing, or wheezing after using this medicine.
Do you breathe through your mouth or nose when using a nebulizer mask?
Keep your lips firm around the mouthpiece so that all of the medicine goes into your lungs. Breathe through your mouth until all the medicine is used. This takes 10 to 15 minutes. If needed, use a nose clip so that you breathe only through your mouth.
Is nebulizer mask same as oxygen mask?
What Is a Nebulizer Mask? A nebulizer mask looks and is very similar to a regular oxygen mask commonly used in the hospital. Unlike a mouthpiece, it covers the mouth and nose and is usually held onto the face using an elastic band.
When using a nebulizer Do you exhale through your nose?
Start breathing through your mouth, not through your nose. Be sure to take normal breaths. (Children using a face mask nebulizer may breathe through both nose and mouth.)
What Is albuterol inhalation?
Albuterol is a bronchodilator that relaxes muscles in the airways and increases air flow to the lungs.Albuterol inhalation is used to treat or prev...
Before Taking This Medicine
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to albuterol. You should not use ProAir RespiClick if you are allergic to milk proteins.To mak...
How Should I Use albuterol inhalation?
Use albuterol inhalation exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not use albuterol inhalation in...
What Happens If I Miss A Dose?
Use the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not use extra medicine to m...
What Happens If I Overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. An overdose of albuterol can be fatal.Overdose symptoms may includ...
albuterol Inhalation Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to albuterol: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue,...
What Other Drugs Will Affect albuterol inhalation?
Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any you start or stop using, especially: 1. any other inhaled medicines or bronchodilators; 2...
How to use inhalation solution in a nebulizer?
To use the inhalation solution in the nebulizer: Use one container of solution or mix the exact amount of solution using the dropper provided for each dose. Place the inhalation solution in the medicine reservoir or nebulizer cup on the machine. Connect the nebulizer to the face mask or mouthpiece.
How to use an inhaler aerosol?
To use the inhalation aerosol: The inhaler should be at room temperature before you use it. Insert the metal canister firmly and fully into the actuator. This actuator should not be used with other inhaled medicines. Remove the cap and look at the mouthpiece to make sure it is clean.
Why is my inhaler red?
The counter will turn red when there are only 20 doses left , to remind you to refill your prescription. To use the inhalation powder: Take the inhaler from the foil pouch before you use it for the first time. The inhaler provides about 200 inhalations. The dose counter will change to red when there are "20" doses left.
How long should you hold your breath after taking a syringe?
Hold your breath for about 10 seconds or as long as you comfortably can. Remove the inhaler from your mouth and check the dose counter to make sure you received the medicine. Close the cap firmly over the mouthpiece after using the inhaler. Always close the cap after each use.
What to do if you don't understand the directions for an inhaler?
If you or your child do not understand the directions or are not sure how to use the inhaler, ask your doctor to show you what to do. Also, ask your doctor to check regularly how you or your child use the inhaler to make sure you are using it properly. To use the inhalation aerosol:
Can you use albuterol with a nebulizer?
To do so may increase the chance for breathing problems. The albuterol inhalation solution (eg, Accuneb®) should be used with a jet nebulizer that is connected to an air compressor with good air flow. The inhalation solution and nebulizer will come with patient instructions. Read and follow these instructions carefully.
How to store albuterol?
Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, or cold temperatures. Keep the albuterol canister away from open flame or high heat , such as in a car on a hot day. The canister may explode if it gets too hot. Do not puncture or burn an empty inhaler canister.
What is albuterol used for?
Albuterol is a bronchodilator that relaxes muscles in the airways and increases air flow to the lungs. Albuterol inhalation is used to treat or prevent bronchospasm, or narrowing of the airways in the lungs, in people with asthma or certain types of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
How often should you clean an albuterol inhaler?
You may also need to shake your albuterol device just before each use. Keeping your inhaler clean is important to ensure you are receiving the medication. Clean the plastic actuator with the canister removed at least once a week. Your medicine comes with directions for properly cleaning your device.
How long does albuterol last?
To prevent exercise-induced bronchospasm, use 2 inhalations 15 to 30 minutes before you exercise. The effects of albuterol inhalation should last about 4 to 6 hours. Seek medical attention if you think your asthma medications are not working as well.
How old is too old to take albuterol?
It is also used to prevent exercise-induced bronchospasm. Albuterol inhalation is for use in adults and children who are at least 4 years old. Always follow your doctor's directions when giving albuterol to a child.
How to contact the poison line for albuterol?
An overdose of albuterol can be fatal. Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. An overdose of albuterol can be fatal. Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
Does albuterol harm babies?
It is not known whether albuterol will harm an unborn baby. However, having uncontrolled asthma during pregnancy may increase the risk of premature birth, low birth weight, or eclampsia (dangerously high blood pressure that can lead to medical problems in both mother and baby).
How does albuterol work?
1. How it works. Albuterol is a bronchodilator - this means it relaxes muscles in the airways, widening them and allowing more air to flow into the lungs. Albuterol works preferentially on beta2 receptors, which are the predominant receptors in the smooth muscle of the bronchi (the breathing tubes).
What is albuterol used for?
Albuterol stimulates the production of an important cellular messenger called cyclic AMP, which relaxes smooth muscle and prevents the release of histamine and other mediators from mast cells within the airways. Albuterol belongs to the class of medicines known as bronchodilators.
How long does albuterol last?
Effects of albuterol usually last four to six hours, sometimes eight hours or longer. Unless your doctor has told you to, resist the temptation to increase the dose of albuterol or to take it more frequently if the effects appear to be wearing off sooner.
What are the side effects of albuterol?
Downsides. If you are between the ages of 18 and 60, take no other medication or have no other medical conditions, side effects you are more likely to experience include: Tremor, a headache, and nervousness.
What age can you use bronchospasm?
Used to treat or prevent bronchospasm in adults and children over the age of 6 with asthma (reversible obstructive airways disease). This allows patients to breathe easier (relieves bronchospasm). Also useful at treating exercise-induced bronchospasm.
What medications interact with albuterol?
Common medications that may interact with albuterol include: antibiotics, such as azithromycin. antidepressants, such as amitriptyline, imipramine, or nor triptyline. astemizole. atomoxetine. beta-blockers, such as atenolol or carvedilol. digoxin. diuretics, such as furosemide or HCTZ. epinephrine.
How long should you hold breath for inhalation?
Hold your breath for as long as possible, withdraw the mouthpiece, and exhale slowly. Allow 1 minute between doses if you are prescribed two doses at once. Most inhalation devices require regular cleaning or else they will clog. Follow the instructions provided on how to clean your device and mouthpiece.
How it works
Albuterol belongs to a class of drugs called beta2-adrenergic agonist bronchodilators. A class of drugs is a group of medications that work in a similar way. They are often used to treat similar conditions.
More common side effects
Some of the more common side effects that can occur with albuterol include:
Serious side effects
Call your doctor right away if you have serious side effects. Call 911 if your symptoms feel life threatening or if you think you’re having a medical emergency. Serious side effects and their symptoms can include the following:
Blood pressure drugs
In general, people with asthma shouldn’t use blood pressure medications called beta-blockers. Beta-blockers block the effects that albuterol has on your breathing. This can cause severe bronchospasms and more trouble breathing in people with asthma.
Digoxin
Use caution when taking digoxin and albuterol together. Albuterol can lower digoxin levels in your body. This means that digoxin may not work as well. You doctor may adjust your digoxin dose and monitor your digoxin blood levels during treatment.
Depression medications
Use extreme caution if you take albuterol with certain depression medications or take them within 2 weeks of each other. Taking these drugs together may significantly increase the heart effects of albuterol.
Warnings for people with certain health conditions
For people with heart disorders: Tell your doctor if you have a heart condition such as insufficiency, irregular heart rate, or high blood pressure. Albuterol may significantly change your blood pressure, heart rate, or pulse. This could make your heart condition worse.
How long does it take to breathe in albuterol?
A treatment generally takes between 5 and 10 minutes.
What is albuterol used for?
Albuterol is a prescription medication used to treat asthma and other respiratory conditions 1. Many patients use albuterol in an inhaler to treat acute asthma symptoms, but it is also available as an inhalation solution that is administered via nebulizer 1.
Can you take albuterol without a doctor?
Although albuterol is safe for most people, some should not take it without first speaking with their doctor 1. Always speak with your doctor about your complete medical history before taking any prescription medications.
Does albuterol cause shortness of breath?
In rare cases, people using albuterol to treat respiratory conditions may experience a worsening of their symptoms, such as wheezing and shortness of breath 1. If this occurs, seek immediate medical attention to get assistance with breathing and make sure oxygen levels are sufficient.
How It Works
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
May Treat: Acute asthma attack · Bronchospasm · Bronchospastic pulmonary disease · Exercise-induced bronchospasm
Brand Names: Vospire ER · Ventolin HFA · ProAir HFA · Proventil HFA · ProAir RespiClick and more
Drug Class: Asthma/COPD Therapy - Beta 2-Adrenergic Agents, Inhaled, Short Acting · Asthma/COPD Therapy - Beta Adrenergic Agents
Availability: Prescription Required
Pregnancy: Consult a doctor before using
May Treat: Acute asthma attack · Bronchospasm · Bronchospastic pulmonary disease · Exercise-induced bronchospasm
Brand Names: Vospire ER · Ventolin HFA · ProAir HFA · Proventil HFA · ProAir RespiClick and more
Drug Class: Asthma/COPD Therapy - Beta 2-Adrenergic Agents, Inhaled, Short Acting · Asthma/COPD Therapy - Beta Adrenergic Agents
Availability: Prescription Required
Pregnancy: Consult a doctor before using
Lactation: Consult a doctor before using
Driving: May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Use caution
- May make you dizzy. Use caution when driving.
- Avoid smoking, allergens, smoke and irritants.
- Tell Dr. if using rescue inhaler more & more often
- May make you dizzy. Use caution when driving.
- Avoid smoking, allergens, smoke and irritants.
- Tell Dr. if using rescue inhaler more & more often
- Use peak flow meter. Call MD immediately if worse.
- For hfa aerosol with adapter products : Know how to use before taking. Shake well before using.
- For solution, non-oral products : Dilute prior to use.
- For syrup products : Tell doctor your complete medical history. Measure dose using a dosing spoon/cup/syringe. Check warnings on OTC medications. Call Dr before increasing dose or frequency.
- For tablet products : Skip missed dose if almost time for next dose.
- For tablet, extended release 12 hr products : Take at the same time(s) daily as directed. Do not chew or crush. OK to split tablet if scored. Do not change brands without checking with Dr.
- For vial, nebulizer products : If available, read the patient package insert. Use in nebulizer with adequate flow rate. Discard unused portion of the vial after dose.
Upsides
Downsides
Bottom Line
Tips
- Albuterol is a bronchodilator - this means it relaxes muscles in the airways, widening them and allowing more air to flow into the lungs.
- Albuterol works preferentially on beta2 receptors, which are the predominant receptors in the smooth muscle of the bronchi (the breathing tubes). Activation of these receptors leads to relaxation o...
- Albuterol is a bronchodilator - this means it relaxes muscles in the airways, widening them and allowing more air to flow into the lungs.
- Albuterol works preferentially on beta2 receptors, which are the predominant receptors in the smooth muscle of the bronchi (the breathing tubes). Activation of these receptors leads to relaxation o...
- Albuterol belongs to the class of medicines known as bronchodilators. It is also called a short-acting beta-agonist (SABA).
Response and Effectiveness
- Used to treat or prevent bronchospasm in adults and children over the age of 6 with asthma (reversible obstructive airways disease). This allows patients to breathe easier (relieves bronchospasm).
- Also useful for treating exercise-induced bronchospasm.
- May be used to relieve symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). May be …
- Used to treat or prevent bronchospasm in adults and children over the age of 6 with asthma (reversible obstructive airways disease). This allows patients to breathe easier (relieves bronchospasm).
- Also useful for treating exercise-induced bronchospasm.
- May be used to relieve symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). May be given in combination with ipratropium bromide.
- Regular use of albuterol in people with COPD (in contrast to people with asthma) does not appear to be detrimental.
Interactions
- If you are between the ages of 18 and 60, take no other medication or have no other medical conditions, side effects you are more likely to experience include: 1. Tremor, a headache, and nervousness. 2. May sometimes affect heart rate and blood pressure, possibly causing chest pain and palpitations. This is because beta2 receptors are also present in the heart, at concentration…
Further Information
- Albuterol helps people with asthma and certain other breathing disorders to breathe easier. While it is effective at relieving symptoms of asthma, it does not prevent asthma from getting worse.