Albuterol Solution Information

Albuterol solution is a prescription drug used to treat airway spasms in people with asthma or certain other conditions, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or emphysema.

The medication is usually taken three or four times daily using a nebulizer, a device that changes liquid medications into fine droplets that are inhaled into the lungs. Your specific dosage will be based on a number of factors, such as:

The particular type of albuterol solution
Your age
The severity of your respiratory condition
Your current medications.

Before beginning treatment with albuterol solution, information on potential risks should be fully reviewed with your healthcare provider. For example, this medicine has the potential to cause a number of side effects, such as shakiness and dizziness. In addition, tell your healthcare provider if you have any other medical conditions or are taking any other drugs, including prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

(To read the full eMedTV article on this drug, click Albuterol Solution. This article offers information on how this product works, detailed instructions on how to use it, and general safety precautions to be aware of before beginning treatment.)