When and How to Use Albuterol Solution
Some general considerations for when and how to use
albuterol solution include the following:
- Albuterol solution comes in a liquid form that is used in a nebulizer. You will need to purchase or rent a nebulizer in order to use albuterol solution.
- Single-use albuterol solution vials are used without being diluted, while each dose from a multi-use albuterol solution vial will need to be diluted with sterile normal saline solution (sodium chloride 0.9 percent) to a volume of 3 mL.
- Make sure you know exactly how to measure the dose and how to use and clean the nebulizer.
- For albuterol solution to work properly, it must be taken as prescribed. Albuterol solution will not work if you stop taking it.
Albuterol Solution Dosing
The dose of albuterol solution your healthcare provider recommends will vary depending on a number of factors, including:
- The particular type of albuterol solution
- Your age
- The severity of your asthma or other respiratory problems
- Other medications you may be taking.
As is always the case, do not adjust your albuterol solution dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
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