Salbutamol Inhalers - Uses and Side Effects

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What is a Salbutamol inhaler used for?

️ asthma. ▪️ chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Salbutamol inhalers like Salamol are blue and known as 'relievers'. They work very quickly to open the airways and are used when needed to relieve asthma attacks, wheezing, coughing, chest tightness or shortness of breath.

How does salbutamol help with asthma?

Salbutamol is a short-acting beta 2 agonist, which works by stimulating the beta 2 receptors in the lungs. Doing this relaxes the muscles in the airways and helps to open them up. This makes it much easier to breathe. There are two different types of asthma inhalers: preventers and relievers. Ventolin inhalers are known as reliever inhalers.

How does salbutamol work?

Salbutamol is used to relieve symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) such as coughing, wheezing and feeling breathless. It works by relaxing the muscles of the airways into the lungs, which makes it easier to breathe. Salbutamol comes in an inhaler (puffer). Salbutamol inhalers are usually blue.

Can you use salbutamol sulphate inhaler if you have asthma?

If you use Salbutamol Sulphate Inhaler more than twice a week to treat your asthma symptoms, not including preventive use before exercise, this indicates poorly controlled asthma and may increase the risk of severe asthma attacks (worsening of asthma) that can have serious complications and may be life-threatening or even fatal.

Do salbutamol inhalers work?

Salbutamol inhalers work very quickly and help to relieve wheezing, chest tightness and shortness of breath. This leaflet gives only basic information. All inhalers come with a more detailed leaflet including information on how many doses your inhaler contains which you should also read. Replacements should be obtained through your GP 9.

What is salbutamol sulphate inhaler?

Salbutamol Sulphate Inhaler is a pressurised inhalation suspension (inhaler) which contains the active ingredient salbutamol (as salbutamol sulphate). Salbutamol belongs to a group of medicines called fast acting bronchodilators. Bronchodilators help the airways in your lungs to stay open. This makes it easier for air to get in and out.

How long does a Salbutamol inhaler last?

This helps to relieve symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) such as coughing, wheezing and feeling breathless. It starts to work within a few minutes and the effect will last between 3-5 hours. Salbutamol inhalers are referred to as 'reliever' inhalers or 'blue' inhalers.

What Is Salbutamol Inhalers

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2. https://bnf.nice.org.uk/drugs/salbutamol/
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Salbutamol Inhalers Information

1. https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/asthma/prescribing-information/beta-2-agonists/
2. https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/patients/services/respiratory/documents/RES011_Salbutamol_inhaler.pdf
3. https://www.medicinesforchildren.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2021/03/Salbutamol-inhaler-for-asthma-and-wheeze.pdf