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Proair HFA
Proair Drug Center
Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP
Proair (albuterol sulfate) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It is also used to prevent exercise-induced asthma. Proair belongs to a class of drugs known as bronchodilators that relaxes muscles in the airways and increases air flow to the lungs. Common side effects include nervousness, shaking (tremor), headache, mouth/throat dryness or irritation, cough, nausea or dizziness.
Proair is inhaled by mouth as directed by a doctor, usually every 4 to 6 hours as needed. Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. Proair may adversely interact with other medications including diuretics (water pills), digoxin, beta-blockers, antidepressants, MAO inhibitors, and other bronchodilators. Tell your doctor all medications you are taking. This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant. It is unknown if this medication passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
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What is Prescribing information?
The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.
Proair Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
Bronchospasm
PROAIR HFA (albuterol sulfate inhalation aerosol) Inhalation Aerosol is indicated for the treatment or prevention of bronchospasm in patients 4 years of age and older with reversible obstructive airway disease.
Exercise-Induced Bronchospasm
PROAIR HFA (albuterol sulfate inhalation aerosol) Inhalation Aerosol is indicated for the prevention of exercise-induced bronchospasm in patients 4 years of age and older.
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What is Patient information?
Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.
Proair Patient Information: Side Effects
Stop using this medication and get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:
- bronchospasm (wheezing, chest tightness, trouble breathing), especially after starting a new canister of this medicine;
- chest pain and fast, pounding, or uneven heart beats;
- tremor, nervousness;
- low potassium (confusion, uneven heart rate, extreme thirst, increased urination, ...
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What is Consumer information?
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Proair Consumer Information: Uses
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). It is also used to prevent asthma brought on by exercise. Albuterol belongs to a class of drugs known as bronchodilators. It works in the airways by opening breathing passages and relaxing muscles. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school.
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