Albuterol

Hyperkalemia, Acute Bronchitis, Pneumonia + 18 more

Treatment

9 FDA approvals

20 Active Studies for Albuterol

Treatment for

Hyperkalemia

What is Albuterol

Salbutamol

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Salbutamol is a medication used to treat asthma and COPD. It works by stimulating receptors in the lungs, making it easier to breathe. Salbutamol is a mixture of two mirror-image molecules, the R-isomer and the S-isomer. The R-isomer is 150 times more effective than the S-isomer, but the S-isomer can be toxic so it is not used as much. Salbutamol is most commonly used for sudden asthma attacks and other chronic lung diseases like COPD. It can also be used to prevent asthma attacks when exercising. A single R-is

Proair HFA

is the brand name

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Albuterol Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Proair HFA

Salbutamol

1981

314

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Salbutamol, also known as Proair HFA, is approved by the FDA for 9 uses like prophylaxis of Exercise-induced bronchospasm and prophylaxis of Bronchospasm .

prophylaxis of Exercise-induced bronchospasm

prophylaxis of Bronchospasm

Bronchospasm, Exercise-Induced

Bronchial Spasm

Asthma, Exercise-Induced

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Used to treat Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in combination with Ipratropium

Bronchodilator Agents

Used to treat need of more than one bronchodilator in combination with Ipratropium

Exercise-Induced Bronchospasm

Bronchospasm

Effectiveness

How Albuterol Affects Patients

Salbutamol (or albuterol) is a medicine that helps open up the airways in the lungs, which is used to treat asthma and other breathing problems. It works by stimulating two types of receptors in the body, Beta-1 and Beta-2. This triggers effects like cardiac stimulation and peripheral vasodilatation, as well as tremor and relaxation of the uterus. It can also cause changes in blood sugar and insulin levels, and can lower potassium levels in the blood.

How Albuterol works in the body

Salbutamol is a drug that works to relax the muscles in the airways, making it easier to breathe. It works by activating beta2-adrenergic receptors on the surface of cells in the airways, which triggers a series of reactions that lead to smooth muscle relaxation. This drug has a stronger effect on airway smooth muscle than other similar drugs and has fewer side effects on the heart. Salbutamol can start to work within 5 to 15 minutes and its effects can last up to 6 hours.

When to interrupt dosage

The advised measure of Albuterol is contingent upon the diagnosed condition, including Bronchodilator Agents, Emphysema and Wheezing. The dosage is also contingent upon the delivery technique specified in the accompanying table.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Emphysema

2.0 mg/mL, , 2.5 mg/mL, 0.09 mg, 3.0 mg/mL, 2.0 mg, 4.0 mg, 8.0 mg, 0.75 mg/mL, 1.5 mg/mL, 25.0 mg/mL, 0.63 mg/mL, 1.25 mg/mL, 0.108 mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 2.4 mg, 0.045 mg, 3.0 mg, 0.4 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.1 mg, 0.05 %, 0.1 %, 0.2 %, 0.83 mg/mL, 0.12 mg, 4.8 mg, 0.00009 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mL, 0.1 mg/dose, 0.5 mg/mL, 0.2 mg/pump actuation, 0.097 mg/pump actuation, 0.1 mg/pump actuation, 0.4 mg/mL, 0.25 mg/mL, 0.12 mg/pump actuation

, Oral, Syrup, Syrup - Oral, Respiratory (inhalation), Solution - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, metered, Aerosol, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Intrabronchial, Solution - Intrabronchial, Aerosol, metered - Oral, Occlusive dressing technique, Syrup - Occlusive dressing technique, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Solution - Intravenous, Intravenous, Powder, Powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Liquid, Liquid - Respiratory (inhalation), Liquid - Intravenous, Liquid - Intramuscular, Intramuscular, Capsule - Respiratory (inhalation), Liquid - Oral, Capsule, Solution - Intramuscular, Spray, metered, Powder, metered, Powder, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Spray, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation), Inhalant, Aerosol, spray - Oral, Aerosol, spray, Spray, Spray - Oral, Aerosol, metered - Intrabronchial, Nasal, Solution - Nasal, Solution - Oral, Inhalant - Nasal, Inhalant - Oral

Bronchitis

Hyperkalemia

Acute Bronchitis

Pneumonia

Bronchial Spasm

Asthma

Respiratory Tract Infections

Influenza

Bronchitis, Chronic

prophylaxis of Bronchospasm

Asthma, Exercise-Induced

Asthma

Airway secretion clearance therapy

Bronchodilator Agents

Bronchodilation

excess mucus or phlegm

Bronchospasm, Exercise-Induced

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Warnings

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Albuterol.

Common Albuterol Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

Hydroxyzine

Major

The risk or severity of QTc prolongation can be increased when Salbutamol is combined with Hydroxyzine.

Mobocertinib

Major

The risk or severity of QTc prolongation can be increased when Salbutamol is combined with Mobocertinib.

Ziprasidone

Major

The risk or severity of QTc prolongation can be increased when Salbutamol is combined with Ziprasidone.

1-benzylimidazole

Minor

The risk or severity of hypertension can be increased when Salbutamol is combined with 1-benzylimidazole.

2,5-Dimethoxy-4-ethylamphetamine

Minor

The risk or severity of hypertension can be increased when Salbutamol is combined with 2,5-Dimethoxy-4-ethylamphetamine.

Albuterol Toxicity & Overdose Risk

Taking too much albuterol can lead to symptoms like seizures, chest pain, high or low blood pressure, fast heartbeat, nervousness, headache, trembling, muscle cramps, dry mouth, palpitations, nausea, dizziness, fatigue, trouble sleeping, high blood sugar, low potassium, and too much acid in the blood. During pregnancy, albuterol could cause birth defects. Nursing mothers should talk to their doctor before taking albuterol. Children under 4 years old should not take albuterol. Older adults should start with a low dose. The most lethal dose of albuterol is 1100

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Albuterol Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Albuterol?

383 active trials are presently assessing the efficacy of Albuterol in relieving Respiratory Tract Infections, Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Bronchospasm, Exercise-Induced

0 Actively Recruiting

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

72 Actively Recruiting

Phase 3, Phase 1, Phase 2, Not Applicable, Early Phase 1, Phase 4

Asthma

86 Actively Recruiting

Phase 1, Phase 4, Early Phase 1, Not Applicable, Phase 2, Phase 3

prophylaxis of Bronchospasm

0 Actively Recruiting

Influenza

28 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 4, Phase 2, Phase 1, Phase 3

Hyperkalemia

4 Actively Recruiting

Phase 3, Not Applicable, Phase 2, Phase 1

Bronchitis, Chronic

0 Actively Recruiting

excess mucus or phlegm

0 Actively Recruiting

Bronchodilator Agents

0 Actively Recruiting

Pneumonia

17 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Early Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 4

Bronchial Spasm

0 Actively Recruiting

Asthma

1 Actively Recruiting

Phase 2

Airway secretion clearance therapy

0 Actively Recruiting

Respiratory Sounds

4 Actively Recruiting

Phase 2, Phase 3

Asthma

1 Actively Recruiting

Phase 4

Asthma, Exercise-Induced

0 Actively Recruiting

Emphysema

4 Actively Recruiting

Phase 2, Not Applicable

Bronchitis

0 Actively Recruiting

Acute Bronchitis

8 Actively Recruiting

Phase 4, Not Applicable, Phase 3, Early Phase 1

Bronchodilation

0 Actively Recruiting

Albuterol Reviews: What are patients saying about Albuterol?

Patient Review

2/2/2016

Albuterol for Asthma Attack

This emergency asthma treatment has been a lifesaver for me. It's much better than going to the ER and usually has me breathing almost normally by the end. The only downside is that it makes me a bit shaky.

Patient Review

3/19/2017

Albuterol for Asthma Attack

I can breathe comfortably again!

Patient Review

9/14/2021

Albuterol for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease

I was recently hospitalized for heart failure and diagnosed with severe lung damage from smoking. I had difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, a cough, and wheezing episodes. Upon my release, I was prescribed Albuterol Inhaler. I immediately felt an improvement in my respiratory health and this continues to be the case.

4.7

Patient Review

6/27/2020

Albuterol for Asthma Prevention

This treatment was really effective for me. I think it might have even prevented an asthma attack! The only negative side effect I experienced was a bit of trembling.

4.3

Patient Review

3/10/2022

Albuterol for Asthma

I was hesitant to use an inhaler at first, but my doctor recommended this product when I started having asthma symptoms. After using it a few times, I really noticed a difference. It's helped me a lot and is the only thing that has prevented me from feeling an asthma attack. The only side effect I've noticed is that I get very shaky after using the inhaler.

4.3

Patient Review

12/31/2021

Albuterol for Bronchitis

This treatment is very effective for lung problems and it prevented me from getting pneumonia.

3.7

Patient Review

3/23/2017

Albuterol for Asthma Attack

I've been taking this medication since I was a kid and it always does the job, though sometimes I need to take other drugs in conjunction with it.

3.7

Patient Review

6/20/2022

Albuterol for Asthma

While this medication does help me breathe better, it unfortunately also makes my heart rate spike and gives me a nasty tremor.

3.3

Patient Review

6/14/2016

Albuterol for Bronchitis

While this drug did provide some cough relief, it unfortunately didn't do much to help open my airways. On the plus side, it was very easy to use.

Patient Review

8/30/2016

Albuterol for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease

While it's not as effective as some of the other options out there, it is considerably more affordable.

2.3

Patient Review

6/24/2016

Albuterol for Asthma

Contains milk and lactose. My wife, who is severely allergic to milk, took this product after being prescribed by her doctor.

2.3

Patient Review

4/21/2020

Albuterol for Asthma

I had used ventolin in the past with great results, but this new albuterol sulfate just didn't cut it. I didn't get any relief from it whatsoever.

2.3

Patient Review

4/21/2020

Albuterol for Asthma

I have used Ventolin in the past with great results, but this new Albuterol sulfate didn't work at all. I felt no difference and got no relief from it.

1.7

Patient Review

3/27/2022

Albuterol for Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

I have emphysema, not asthma. I really rely on a rescue inhaler to help me with serious breathing problems. Sandoz Albuterol Inhaler unfortunately did nothing for me except give me a rapid heart rate and make it hard to breathe.

Patient Review

5/5/2020

Albuterol for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease

The generic version of Albuterol Sulfate HFA 90 MCG Inhaler that my insurance company will pay for is absolute garbage. The spray is weak, the safety cap is difficult to remove, and it's just overall ineffective.

Patient Review

5/16/2020

Albuterol for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease

This did nothing for my COPD. I would have been better off with nothing at all.

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Patient Q&A Section about albuterol

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Does albuterol have side effects?

"An side effect of albuterol inhalers is tremor, which manifests as shaking. This affects approximately one out of every five people who use albuterol inhalers."

Answered by AI

Is albuterol a steroid?

"No, albuterol is not a steroid. Albuterol is a beta-agonist, which means it attaches to beta-receptors in your airways in order to help you breathe."

Answered by AI

What is a albuterol used for?

"Albuterol is used to treat or prevent bronchospasm (narrowing of airways) in patients with asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, and other lung diseases. It is also used to prevent bronchospasm caused by exercise. Albuterol belongs to the family of medicines known as adrenergic bronchodilators."

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How quickly does albuterol work?

"You should expect to see an improvement in your symptoms within minutes of taking albuterol. Albuterol typically provides relief for four to six hours, though in some cases it can last even longer. It's a good idea to keep albuterol on hand in case you need quick relief from your symptoms."

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Clinical Trials for Albuterol

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Antibiotic Duration for Infections in Children

60 - 17

All Sexes

Birmingham, AL

Infections like pneumonia, skin and soft tissue infection (also called SSTI or cellulitis), and urinary tract infections (UTI) are some of the most common reasons children get admitted to the hospital. All three of these conditions require antibiotics for treatment. Although antibiotics are needed to treat the infection and help children feel better, taking them longer than needed can negatively impact children and their families. Negative impacts include things like the burdens of taking more medications and medication side effects. There are guidelines (instructions) from expert medical organizations that suggest the number of days children need antibiotics, but they give a wide range (between 5 and 14 days). Unfortunately, these guidelines are not based on high-quality studies. National data suggests that doctors often choose on the higher end of this range when writing prescriptions for children in the hospital. Our three caregiver co-investigators, other parents of hospitalized children, doctors, other care providers, and researchers, all believe that additional study is needed to determine the best length of antibiotic treatment that weighs both the benefits and harms of antibiotics. The goal of our study is to understand if 5 total days of antibiotic treatment compared to 10 total days of antibiotic treatment is better for children who have been in the hospital for pneumonia, SSTI, or UTI. We will study this question through a randomized control trial. In other words, half of the children will receive 5-days of antibiotics and the other half will receive 10-days of antibiotics. Children in this study (and their caregivers) will not know how many days of antibiotics they will receive to cure their infection because some children will take a placebo (or a pill without antibiotics in it). Only the pharmacy will know if a child is getting antibiotic or placebo (for days 6-10 of treatment). During the first phase of the trial (feasibility phase), 4 hospitals will enroll children in the study. We plan on enrolling 50 patients during this phase. We are starting with just 4 hospitals, so our study team can create and update our study plans if needed. We will closely review information about how many patients and families agree to participate, and if they have any trouble completing any part of the study. We will also interview families to understand the choice to participate in the study, the choice not to participate in the study, and what it is like to be in the study. During the second study phase, we will enroll 1150 more patients across all 11 hospitals. Families will complete short, daily surveys until the 15th day after they started antibiotics, then a larger survey at day 15, at day 20, and at day 30. These surveys will ask about the child's symptoms and recovery from their illness, how the antibiotics are making them feel, and if they had to go back to their doctor, emergency room, or hospital. The answers to these questions will be combined to measure how well the child did, balancing feeling better and having bad effects from the antibiotics. We will use mathematical tests to determine which antibiotic duration is better for treating these illnesses. We will complete other mathematical tests to see if all children should receive the same length of antibiotics or if certain children should be prescribed shorter courses and others longer courses.

Phase 4

Waitlist Available

New This Month

Children's of Alabama (+9 Sites)

Sunitha V Kaiser, MD, MSc

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MoblO2 for Chronic Lung Diseases

18+

All Sexes

Stanford, CA

Many patients with chronic lung disease (e.g., chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or interstitial lung disease (ILD)) require supplemental oxygen (O2) at some point during their disease course. Practitioners prescribe O2 to patients with chronic lung disease in hopes of the following: 1) that it will limit desaturation events and combat breathlessness, thus preventing the frustratingly slow pace and numerous rest breaks patients are forced to adopt while doing even simple tasks; 2) that it will allow patients to be more active physically (perhaps increase their ability to exercise) and socially (perhaps leave the home more often); 3) that it will stave off putative complications of hypoxemia (e.g., cognitive dysfunction, pulmonary hypertension) and 4) that it will improve health-related quality of life (HRQL). However, despite the rationale for O2, and prescribers' good intentions, patients generally view O2 with frustration and fear - it threatens their HRQL, which is already impaired by having a condition that imposes itself on every aspect of their lives. Nasal cannulas and delivery devices call unwanted attention to patients when they are out in public. O2 users feel stigmatized and are often viewed as "smokers who get what they deserve, even if they never smoked a day in their lives" - or as disabled, sick or even infectious. O2 steals patients' independence, forcing them to plan their lives around it. The anxiety that patients and their caregivers experience around running out of oxygen, or not getting enough, immobilizes them and restricts participation in activities outside of the home. O2 disrupts the home environment, adding stress, and creating a burden for patients' caregiver-loved-ones who are often saddled with the responsibility of ensuring adequate equipment and supply of O2, and O2 is a constant reminder to patients they are living with a condition that could shorten their lives. O2 delivery equipment is typically heavy, unwieldy and intimidating. Different recommendations (e.g., insurance companies use 88% as a cut-off for SpO2, while many practitioners focus on 90%) make it confusing for patients, which almost certainly affects adherence. O2-requiringpatients are starving for things that can make their lives easier. An auto-adjusting O2 delivery device - one that automatically delivers the correct amount of O2 to maintain blood oxygen at desired, pre-set levels - would alleviate the need for patients to constantly (incessantly for many) monitor their peripheral oxygen saturation (SpO2) and adjust O2flow to meet the demands as exertion levels vary . The MoblO2 device is a battery-operated, light-weight, closed-loop O2 delivery device that houses a regulator (which attaches to compressed gas O2 tanks) and adjusts O2 flow to meet a pre-set blood oxygen level. A pulse oximeter is worn on the ear and transmits via Bluetooth to the device, which adjusts an internal valve to control flow on a second-to-second basis. The user sets the dial to the highest flow of O2 needed to meet the demands of activities they might perform (up to 15 liters per minute), and the device adjusts flow, up to the pre-set level to maintain SpO2 at a preset level (e.g., \> 90%). To conserve O2 supply in the tank - and to avoid over-oxygenation (which could be problematic for a small percentage of patients with the most severe COPD) - the MoblO2 begins to limit O2 flow at a SpO2 of 93%. The device can be manually over-ridden by the user, and should the battery run out - or the device fail for some unforeseen reason - the default position is valve open, so the users receive whatever flow of oxygen has been set on the dial. Given the substantial burdens of O2 on patients and their families, the hassles patients describe with having to monitor their SpO2 and repeatedly adjust the flow of O2 to meet their needs, patients and experts around the world have called for improvements in O2 delivery equipment. The MoblO2 is just such a remarkable improvement and a giant step forward in helping to ease the burdens of O2 on patients who require it. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of the MoblO2 O2 delivery device on a range of outcomes, including physical activity, amount (liters) O2 use; maintenance of adequate SpO2 levels; patient reported outcomes including symptoms, HRQL and satisfaction with the MoblO2 O2 device.

Waitlist Available

Has No Placebo

Stanford University

Jeff Swigris, DO, MS

Minnesota Health Solutions

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High vs. Standard Dose Influenza Vaccines for Flu

18+

All Sexes

Nashville, TN

This will be a follow-up study to the "Comparison of High Dose vs. Standard Dose Influenza Vaccine in Lung Allograft Recipient" study (DMID Protocol Number 22-0014) at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Lung transplantation is a life-saving therapy for patients with advanced lung disease, and is also associated with an improvement in quality of life. However, due to the need for life-long immunosuppression to prevent acute cellular rejection and chronic lung allograft dysfunction ("chronic rejection"), lung transplant recipients are at risk for developing major infections. In fact, one-year survival is 85%, with infection being the leading cause of death within the first year post-transplant. We will conduct a follow-up phase II, randomized, double-blind trial to assess the impact of subsequent administration of two doses of HD-IIV compared to two doses of SD-IIV among lung recipients during the early post-transplant period. Demonstration of improved immunogenicity from two doses of HD-IIV over consecutive influenza seasons would provide potential broad benefit in reducing influenza disease and its associated complications in lung transplant recipients. Moreover, studying vaccine immunogenicity and safety in the same participants over consecutive years can provide insight into the influence of immunosuppression levels and allograft aging on vaccine-mediated immune modulation. This proposed study design will contribute significantly to influenza vaccination guidance and policy for the highly vulnerable lung transplant population. This proposed study is designed to address several key knowledge gaps in vaccine-mediated protection of lung transplant recipients against influenza: * Is there increased immunogenicity with administration of one or two doses of HD-IIV or SD-IIV in the subsequent season compared to two doses of HD-IIV or SD-IIV in the first season? * What is the durability of the humoral and cellular immune response between influenza seasons and does two doses of HD-IIV or SD-IIV sustain higher HAI titers compared to two doses of HD-IIV or SD-IIV in the first season? * What is the impact of maintenance immunosuppression levels on influenza vaccine immunogenicity within the same participant? * Will the optimal immunogenic vaccination strategy be associated with an acceptable long-term safety profile over successive influenza seasons, including injection-site and systemic reactions, allosensitization, and organ rejection?

Phase 2

Recruiting

Has No Placebo

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Natahsa Halasa, MD, MPH