 Bronchodilator medication which increases the flow of air through the bronchial tubes by relaxing muscles in the airways.  Beta(2)-adrenergic agonist- letting the beta blocker block the action of epinephrine and norepinephrine in the body  Is used to treat and help prevent  Shortness of breath  Wheezing caused by asthma  Emphysema  Chronic bronchitis  Other respiratory diseases Presented for Dr. Ryan Lambert-Bellacov, chiropractor in West Linn, OR

576.7 is the molecular weight of albuterol sulfate. Albuterol sulfate is a white to off-white crystaline solid. It’s soluble in water and slightly soluble in ethanol. Presented for Dr. Ryan Lambert-Bellacov, chiropractor in West Linn, OR

 The FDA approved Albuterol in May of 1982  The generic name is Albuterol in the Untied States  World Health Organization wanted to name the drug salutamol sulfate, which it is sometimes found under today. Presented for Dr. Ryan Lambert-Bellacov, chiropractor in West Linn, OR

 Ingest as a tablet or capsule  2 to 4 milligrams 3 to 4 times a day not exceeding 32mg a day  Take with some liquid never chew or crush them  12 years or older Presented for Dr. Ryan Lambert-Bellacov, chiropractor in West Linn, OR

Drops or liquid solution using a nebulizer Inhaler providing 200 inhalations Presented for Dr. Ryan Lambert-Bellacov, chiropractor in West Linn, OR

 Liquid solution: inhale by mouth using a nebulizer (machine that turns medication into a mist) using 3 to 4 times a day only  Aerosol: inhale by mouth using an handheld inhaler. Use every 4 to 6 hours as needed. If being used for exercise purposes use 15 to 30 mintues pior to exercise Presented for Dr. Ryan Lambert-Bellacov, chiropractor in West Linn, OR

Common side effects  Uncontrollable shaking of part of the body  Nervousness  Headaches  Nausea  Vomiting  Cough  Throat irritation  Muscle, bone or back pain  IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION NEED  Fast, pounding or irregular heartbeat  Chest pain  Rash  Hives  Itching  Swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles or lower legs  Increased difficulty breathing  Difficulty swallowing or  hoarseness Presented for Dr. Ryan Lambert-Bellacov, chiropractor in West Linn, OR

 Call your local poison control center.  If victim has collapsed or is not breathing call 911  Symptoms include  Seizures  Dry mouth  Excessive tiredness  Lack of energy  Difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep Presented for Dr. Ryan Lambert-Bellacov, chiropractor in West Linn, OR

Inhalation Aerosol 4 years and up 2 inhalations every 4 to 6 hours May need a spacer mask to help child Tablets 6 to 12 years of age 2 milligrams 3 or 4 times a day Presented for Dr. Ryan Lambert-Bellacov, chiropractor in West Linn, OR