Salbair Transhaler (Salbutamol 100mcg)

Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 250 MDI belongs to the class of ‘bronchodilators’ primarily used to treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 250 MDI helps to relieve symptoms like coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath. Asthma is a breathing problem in which airways narrow, swell and produce extra mucus, leading to difficulty breathing. COPD is a group of lung diseases with emphysema (shortness of breath) and chronic bronchitis (inflammation of the lining of your bronchial tubes).

Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 250 MDI contains ‘Levosalbutamol,’ which is also known as levalbuterol. Levosalbutamol is a β₂ adrenergic receptor agonist that relaxes the muscles in the airways and increases airflow to the lungs. Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 250 MDI makes breathing easier by widening the airways.

Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 250 MDI is available in oral tablet, oral syrup, inhaler, respules, transpules, and rotacap. Your doctor will advise on how often you take Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 250 MDI based on your medical condition. The common side effects of Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 250 MDI include nausea, vomiting, restlessness, tremor (shakiness), headache, muscle tightness, dryness or soreness of the throat, dizziness, sleepiness, palpitations (irregular heartbeat), nasal congestion (stuffy nose), cough, and increased heart rate. Most of these side effects of Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 250 MDI do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, please seek medical help.

Brief your medical history if you have any heart, liver, kidney diseases, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), stomach ulcer, seizure (fits), high blood pressure and diabetes before taking Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 250 MDI. Bronchodilators like Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 250 MDI can cause a rise in blood sugar levels, hence diabetic patients should monitor their blood glucose levels and use this medicine only with doctor’s advice. Bronchodilators also cause hypokalaemia (low potassium levels in the blood) in some patients leading to severe heart diseases, so Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 250 MDI should be cautiously administered. Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 250 MDI may cause cleft palate and limb defects in new-borns when used by pregnant women. Please check with your doctor if you are pregnant, currently breastfeeding, or taking any other prescribed or non-prescribed medicines. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 250 MDI as it can worsen your sleepiness. Try not to stop taking this medicine of your own.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Asthma, wheezing, breathlessness, coughing.

Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 250 MDI contains ‘Levosalbutamol,’ which is also known as levalbuterol. Levosalbutamol is a β₂ adrenergic receptor agonist and belongs to the class of ‘bronchodilators.’ Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 250 MDI is used to treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 250 MDI helps to relieve coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 250 MDI relaxes the muscles in the airways and increases airflow to the lungs. Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 250 MDI makes breathing easier by widening the airways.

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Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 250 MDI is available in oral tablet, oral syrup, inhaler, respule, transpule, and rotacap.Oral tablet: Swallow the tablet as a whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, crush or break it.Oral Syrup: Shake the syrup bottle well before use. Measure the syrup with a measuring cup. Take it by mouth with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor.Inhaler: Hold the inhaler with the mouthpiece facing downwards. Form a tight seal by placing your lips around the mouthpiece. Start breathing slowly with your mouth and push down the inhaler once. Remove the inhaler and breathe normally.Respule/Transpule: Respule/Transpule is a small plastic container that contains a solution. Twist off the top of the respule/transpule and squeeze the solution into the nebuliser. This solution is made into a fine mist to breathe in. Inhale the medicine through the nebuliser’s mouthpiece.Rotacap: Rotacap is a capsule with powdered medication which is placed in Rotahaler. Rotahaler is a plastic inhalation device which releases the medication when you breathe. Place the rotahaler between your teeth and seal it with your lips. Tilt your head slightly and breathe with your mouth deeply while you press the rotahaler. Remove the device and breathe out normally.

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Like every medicine, Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 250 MDI has common side effects like nausea, vomiting, restlessness, tremor (shakiness), headache, muscle tightness, dryness or soreness of the throat, dizziness, sleepiness, palpitations (irregular heartbeat), nasal congestion (stuffy nose), cough and increased heart rate. Most of these side effects of Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 250 MDI do not require medical attention and gradually resolve during treatment. However, if you notice side effects like bronchitis (inflammation of the airways), pharyngitis (inflammation of the pharynx) and fever, please reach out to your doctor.