Brand Names: Accuneb, ProAir HFA, Proventil, Proventil HFA, Ventolin HFA

Generic Name: albuterol inhalation (Pronunciation: al BYOO ter all)

• What is albuterol inhalation (Proair HFA)?
• What are the possible side effects of albuterol inhalation (Proair HFA)?
• What is the most important information I should know about albuterol inhalation (Proair HFA)?
• What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using albuterol inhalation (Proair HFA)?
• How should I use albuterol inhalation (Proair HFA)?
• What happens if I miss a dose (Proair HFA)?
• What happens if I overdose (Proair HFA)?
• What should I avoid while using albuterol inhalation (Proair HFA)?
• What other drugs will affect albuterol inhalation (Proair HFA)?
• Where can I get more information?

What is albuterol inhalation (Proair HFA)?

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 in people with reversible obstructive airway disease. Albuterol is also used to prevent exercise-induced bronchospasm.

Albuterol inhalation may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Albuterol 0.083%-RXE

ProAir HFA

What are the possible side effects of albuterol inhalation (Proair HFA)?

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, leg discomfort, muscle weakness or limp feeling); or
• dangerously high blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision, buzzing in your ears, anxiety, confusion, chest pain, shortness of breath, uneven heartbeats, seizure).

Less serious side effects may include:

• headache, dizziness, nervousness;
• sleep problems (insomnia);
• cough, hoarseness, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose;
• dry mouth and throat;
• muscle pain; or
• diarrhea.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Read the Proair HFA (albuterol sulfate inhalation aerosol) Side Effects Center for a complete guide to possible side effects »

What is the most important information I should know about albuterol inhalation (Proair HFA)?

It is important to keep this medication on hand at all times. Get your prescription refilled before you run out of medicine completely. Keep using all of your other medications as prescribed by your doctor.

Call your doctor right away if you feel that this medicine is not working as well as usual, or if it makes your condition worse. If it seems like you need to use more of any of your medications in a 24-hour period, talk with your doctor.

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine. An overdose of albuterol can be fatal.

Extreme heat can cause the medicine canister to burst. Do not store your inhaler in your car on hot days. Do not throw an empty canister into open flame.