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About Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 25
Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 25 is used to treat bronchospasm and symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It helps to relieve symptoms like coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath.
Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 25 contains 'Levosalbutamol,' which is also known as levalbuterol. It is a bronchodilator that relaxes the muscles in the airways and increases airflow to the lungs. Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 25 thus makes breathing easier by widening the airways.
The common side effects of Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 25 include nausea, vomiting, restlessness, tremor (shakiness), headache, muscle tightness, dryness or soreness of the throat, dizziness, sleepiness, and nasal congestion (stuffy nose). Consult your doctor if the side effects are persistent.
Do not use Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 25 if you are allergic to any of its components. Please check with your doctor if you are pregnant, currently breastfeeding, or if you are taking any other prescribed or non-prescribed medicines.
Uses of Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 25
Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 25 is used to treat bronchospasm associated with asthma and COPD. The detailed uses of Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 25 are as follows:
- Asthma Management: Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 25 helps to manage asthma by opening airways and relieving symptoms like wheezing and shortness of breath.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 25 is used to treat COPD symptoms by improving lung function and relieving chronic cough and breathing difficulties.
- Prevention of Exercise-Induced Bronchospasm: Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 25 helps to prevent exercise-induced bronchospasm, enabling easier breathing during physical activity.
- Emergency Asthma Relief: In an acute situation, Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 25 provides quick relief by helping patients breathe easier and regain control.
- Aids Mucus Clearance: Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 25 helps to thin mucus, making it easier to clear from airways, which improves breathing and respiratory function.
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Directions for Use
- Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
- 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.
- Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 25 is for inhalation purpose only.
Key Benefits
- Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 25 is effective in relieving bronchospasm (sudden narrowing of the airways) caused by conditions such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
- It relaxes the muscles of the airways and helps widen them, making it easier to breathe.
- Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 25 helps control symptoms like wheezing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath in patients with asthma.
- It alleviates respiratory symptoms associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
- Provides fast-acting relief during acute asthma attacks or sudden episodes of breathlessness.
- By dilating the bronchial passages, Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 25 improves airflow and oxygen delivery to the lungs.
How Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 25 Works
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- Notify your doctor immediately if you experience tremors or involuntary shaking after taking medication or adjusting your medication regimen.
- Your doctor may adjust your medication regimen or recommend alternative techniques like relaxation, meditation, or journaling to alleviate tremor symptoms.
- Your doctor may direct you to practice stress-reducing techniques, such as deep breathing exercises, yoga, or journaling.
- Regular physical activity, such as walking or jogging, can help reduce anxiety and alleviate tremor symptoms.
- Your doctor may recommend lifestyle changes, such as avoiding caffeine, getting enough sleep, and staying hydrated, to help manage tremors.
- Maintain regular follow-up appointments with your doctor to monitor tremor symptoms and adjust treatment plans as needed.
- Tell your doctor immediately if you experience symptoms of Nervousness, such as anxiety, jitteriness, or an increased heart rate, after taking medication or adjusting your medication regimen.
- Your doctor may adjust your medication regimen to alleviate symptoms of Nervousness. This can include switching to a different medication, reducing the dosage, or temporarily stopping the medication. Your doctor may also recommend alternative techniques like relaxation, mindfulness meditation, or journaling. These techniques can help reduce anxiety and Nervousness.
- Practice stress-reducing techniques, such as deep breathing exercises, yoga, or journaling, to help manage Nervousness.
- Engage in regular physical activity, such as walking or jogging, to help reduce anxiety and improve mood.
- Your doctor may advise considering cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) or other forms of talk therapy to address underlying anxiety or Nervousness.
- You should maintain regular follow-up appointments with your doctor to monitor nervousness symptoms, adjust treatment plans as needed, and discuss any concerns or questions.
- Prepare for a restful night's sleep: Develop a calming pre-sleep routine, like reading or meditation, to help your body relax and prepare for sleep.
- Create a sleep-conducive Environment: Make bedroom a sleep haven by ensuring it is quiet, dark and calm.
- Follow a Sleep Schedule: Go to bed and get up at the same time every day to help regulate your body's internal clock and increase sleep quality.
- Try relaxing techniques like deep breathing, mindfulness meditation and any others.
- Limit stimulating activities before bedtime: Avoid stimulating activities before bedtime to improve sleep quality.
- Monitor Progress: Keep track of your sleep patterns to identify areas for improvement.
- Consult a doctor if needed: If these steps don't improve your sleep, consult a doctor for further guidance and therapy.
- Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
- Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
- Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
- Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
- Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
- Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
- Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
- Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
- Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.
- Inform your doctor immediately if you experience a fever after starting a new medication.
- Your doctor may adjust your medication regimen or dosage as needed to minimize fever symptoms.
- Monitor your body temperature to monitor fever progression.
- Drink plenty of fluids, such as water or electrolyte-rich beverages, to help your body regulate temperature.
- Get plenty of rest and engage in relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing or meditation, to help manage fever symptoms.
- Under the guidance of your doctor, consider taking medication, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen, to help reduce fever.
- If your fever is extremely high (over 103°F), or if you experience severe symptoms such as confusion, seizures, or difficulty breathing, seek immediate medical attention.
- Preventing Vomiting (Before it Happens)
- Take medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. This can help minimize side effects, including vomiting.
- Having a small meal before taking your medication can help reduce nausea and vomiting.
- Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication along with your prescribed medication.
- Managing Vomiting (If it Happens)
- Try taking ginger in the form of tea, ale, or candy to help alleviate nausea and vomiting.
- What to Do if Vomiting Persists
- Consult your doctor if vomiting continues or worsens, consult the doctor for guidance on adjusting your medication or additional treatment.
- Hydrate your body: Drink enough water to prevent dehydration and headaches.
- Calm Your Mind: Deep breathing and meditation can help you relax and relieve stress.
- Rest and Recharge: Sleep for 7-8 hours to reduce headache triggers.
- Take rest: lie down in a quiet, dark environment.
- Cold or warm compresses can help reduce tension.
- Stay Upright: Maintain good posture to keep symptoms from getting worse.
- To treat headaches naturally, try acupuncture or massage therapy.
- Over-the-counter pain relievers include acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
- Prescription Assistance: Speak with your doctor about more substantial drug alternatives.
- Severe Headaches: Seek emergency medical assistance for sudden, severe headaches.
- Frequent Headaches: If you get reoccurring headaches, consult your doctor.
- Headaches with Symptoms: Seek medical attention if your headaches include fever, disorientation, or weakness.
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Drug Warnings
- Inform your doctor if you have any heart, liver or kidney diseases, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), stomach ulcer, seizures (fits), high blood pressure, and diabetes before using Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 25.
- Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 25 may cause hypokalemia (low potassium levels in the blood) in some patients, leading to severe heart disease, so Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 25 should be administered cautiously in patients with low potassium levels.
- Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 25 can cause a rise in blood glucose levels. Please monitor your blood glucose levels if you have diabetes and inform your doctor so that the dose can be adjusted accordingly.
- Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or if you are a lactating mother before starting Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 25.
- Drive only if you are alert, since Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 25 may cause dizziness and drowsiness.
Drug-Drug Interactions
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Using propranolol and Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 250 MDI together can reduce the effects or increase the risk of narrowing of the airways.
How to manage the interaction:
The combined use of propranolol and Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 250 MDI can lead to an interaction, but they can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Coadministration of mifepristone and Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 250 MDI can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm which can be severe. The risk increases in patients with a history of heart illness or electrolyte imbalance.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 250 MDI with mifepristone together is avoided as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, contact a doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or irregular heartbeat. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Using levobunolol and Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 250 MDI together can reduce the benefits of both drugs and can cause narrowing of the airways.
How to manage the interaction:
The combined use of levobunolol and Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 250 MDI can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. Don't forget to inform if you have any history of asthma, or severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
Co-administration of Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 250 MDI with timolol can increase the risk of narrowing of the airways.
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 250 MDI and timolol together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience Coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and high-pitched breathing, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
The combined use of Papaverine and Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 250 MDI can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm which can be severe. The risk increases in patients with a history of heart illness or electrolyte imbalance.
How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Papaverine and Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 250 MDI can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
Coadministration of Penbutolol and Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 250 MDI can reduce the effects of both medications and can cause narrowing of the airways.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Penbutolol and Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 250 MDI can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience Coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and high-pitched breathing, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Co-administration of Salbutaml with Labetalol, the effectiveness of Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 250 MDI might be reduced.
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Labetalol and Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 250 MDI together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Coadministration of Carvedilol and Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 250 MDI may reduce the effects of both medications.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Carvedilol and Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 250 MDI, they can be taken if your doctor advises. Consult your doctor if you experience shortness of breath, chest pain or any difficulties in breathing. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
Using pindolol and Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 250 MDI together can increase the risk of narrowing of the airways.
How to manage the interaction:
The combined use of pindolol and Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 250 MDI can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience Coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and high-pitched breathing, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
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Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly to strengthen your breathing muscles and boost your immune system.
- Avoid foods such as cabbage, beans, garlic, onions, shrimp, pickled foods, dried fruits, fried foods, carbonated drinks, wine, and bottled lemon and lime juice, as they may worsen asthma symptoms.
- Do meditation, deep breathing, regular exercise, and try progressive muscle relaxation techniques to get relief from stress and reduce the risk of an asthma attack.
- Quit smoking as it may reduce the effectiveness of Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 25 and irritate the lungs, worsening breathing problems.
- Learning breathing exercises will help you move more air in and out of your lungs.
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Alcohol
Safe if prescribed
Avoid drinking alcohol while taking Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 25 as it can worsen your sleepiness/dizziness.
Pregnancy
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The safety of Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 25 in pregnant women is unknown. Please consult your doctor if you are planning to become pregnant or already pregnant before starting Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 25.
Breast Feeding
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There is limited data on how Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 25 affects breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor before starting Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 25.
Driving
Safe if prescribed
Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 25 may cause drowsiness and sleepiness. Do not drive or operate machinery unless you are alert.
Liver
Consult your doctor
Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 25 should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases. Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases or hepatic impairment. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 25.
Kidney
Consult your doctor
Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 25 should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases. If you have a history of kidney diseases, let your doctor know. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 25.
Children
Safe if prescribed
Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 25 is recommended for children only with a doctor's advice. Your doctor may have to adjust the dose depending on the child's condition and age.
Heart
Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 25 should be used with caution in patients with heart problems. Therefore, please inform your doctor before using Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 25.
Geriatrics
Consult your doctor
Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 25 should be used with caution in elderly patients due to an increased risk of side effects. It is important to inform a healthcare professional before use.
FAQs
Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 25 is used to treat bronchospasm and symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It helps to relieve symptoms like coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath.
Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 25 works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and increasing airflow to the lungs.
Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 25 may cause central nervous system stimulation; hence, Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 25 should be used cautiously if prescribed by the doctor for use in patients with seizures, as it might worsen the condition.
Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 25 can cause a rise in blood glucose levels. Hence, monitor your blood glucose levels if you have diabetes and inform your doctor so that the dose can be adjusted accordingly. Your diabetologist may adjust your insulin dose or prescribe alternate diabetic medication based on your condition.
After using Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 25, you may experience headaches and shakiness. Drink plenty of water and rest to manage your headache. Shakiness goes away gradually. Consult your doctor if these symptoms persist longer.
Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 25 can cause hypokalaemia in some patients, leading to cardiovascular effects. Please consult your doctor before taking Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 25 if you are a hypokalaemia patient or are more susceptible to it.
Bronchodilators like Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 25 may cause rapid and irregular heartbeat, changes in blood pressure, and changes in electrocardiogram (ECG). Please seek medical advice before using Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 25 if you are a heart disease patient.
Bronchodilators like Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 25 should be cautiously used only under a doctor's supervision if you have any heart, liver, kidney diseases, hypokalaemia, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), stomach ulcer, seizure (fits), high blood pressure, or diabetes.
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