Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 250 MDI

Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 250 MDI belongs to the class of 'bronchodilators' primarily used to treat bronchospasm and symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 250 MDI helps to relieve symptoms like coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath. Bronchospasm is the tightening of the muscles that line the airways or bronchi in the lungs. Asthma is a breathing problem in which airways narrow, swell and produce extra mucus, leading to difficulty breathing. COPD is a group of lung diseases with emphysema (shortness of breath) and chronic bronchitis (inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes).

Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 250 MDI contains 'Levosalbutamol,' which is also known as levalbuterol. Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 250 MDI is a bronchodilator that relaxes the muscles in the airways and increases airflow to the lungs. Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 250 MDI thus makes breathing easier by widening the airways.

Your doctor will advise on how often you need to take Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 250 MDI based on your medical condition. The common side effects of Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 250 MDI include nausea, vomiting, restlessness, tremor (shakiness), headache, muscle tightness, dryness or soreness of the throat, dizziness, sleepiness, palpitations (irregular heartbeat), nasal congestion (stuffy nose), and increased heart rate. Most of these side effects of Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 250 MDI do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, please seek medical help.

Try not to stop taking this medicine on your own. Brief your medical history to the doctor if you have any heart, liver, or kidney diseases, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), stomach ulcer, seizure (fits), high blood pressure and diabetes before taking Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 250 MDI. Please check with your doctor if you are pregnant, currently breastfeeding, or if you are taking any other prescribed or non-prescribed medicines. Avoid driving or operating machines since Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 250 MDI may cause dizziness and drowsiness and affect your driving ability. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 250 MDI as it can worsen your sleepiness.

Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 250 MDI contains 'Levosalbutamol,' which is also known as levalbuterol. Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 250 MDI is used to treat bronchospasm and symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), such as coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. It relaxes the muscles in the airways and increases airflow to the lungs. Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 250 MDI makes breathing easier by widening the airways.

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Restlessness
• Tremor (shakiness)
• Headache
• Muscle tightness
• Dryness or soreness of the throat
• Dizziness
• Sleepiness
• Palpitations (irregular heartbeat)
• Nasal congestion (stuffy nose)
• Increased heart rate

Inform your doctor if you have any heart, liver or kidney diseases, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), stomach ulcer, seizures (fits), high blood pressure, and diabetes before taking Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 250 MDI. Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 250 MDI may cause hypokalaemia (low potassium levels in the blood) in some patients leading to severe heart diseases, so Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 250 MDI should be cautiously administered. Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 250 MDI can cause a rise in blood glucose levels. Please monitor your blood glucose levels if you have diabetes and inform your doctor so that the dose can be adjusted accordingly. Also, let your doctor know if you plan to become pregnant, are already pregnant or if you are a lactating mother before starting Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 250 MDI. Avoid driving or operating machines since Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 250 MDI may cause dizziness and drowsiness and affect your driving ability. Avoid drinking alcohol as it can worsen your sleepiness and affect your mental ability when you are being treated with Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 250 MDI.

• FUROSEMIDE
• DIGOXIN
• PREDNISONE
• FLUTICASONE
• BUDESONIDE
• SALMETEROL
• VILANTEROL
• FORMOTEROL
• ALBUTEROL
• ONDANSETRON

• Monitor your blood glucose levels regularly since Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 250 MDI can raise blood sugar levels.
• Keep a check on your heart condition (if you are a heart disease patient) with an ECG if you notice any rapid heartbeat and blood pressure changes.
• Undergoing a blood examination for your potassium levels in the blood will help rule out the possibility of hypokalaemia.

• Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly to strengthen your breathing muscles and boost your immune system.
• Avoid foods such as cabbage, beans, garlic, onions, shrimp, pickled food, dried fruits, fried foods, carbonated drinks, wine, and bottled lemon and lime juice as it may worsen asthma symptoms.
• Do meditation, deep breathing, regular exercise and try progressive muscle relaxation techniques to get relief from stress and reduce the risk of an asthma attack.
• Quit smoking as it may reduce the effectiveness of Salbair 50 mcg Transhaler 250 MDI and irritate the lungs, worsening breathing problems.
• Learning breathing exercises will help you move more air in and out of your lungs.