Albuterol Inhalation
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What is the most important information I should know about albuterol inhalation?
| Pronunciation: | al BYOO ter all |
| Brand: | Accuneb, ProAir HFA, Proventil, Proventil HFA, Ventolin HFA |
It is important to keep this medication on hand at all times. Get your prescription refilled before you run out of medicine completely. Keep using all of your other medications as prescribed by your doctor.
Call your doctor right away if you feel that this medicine is not working as well as usual, or if it makes your condition worse. If it seems like you need to use more of any of your medications in a 24-hour period, talk with your doctor.
 | Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine. An overdose of albuterol can be fatal. |
 | Extreme heat can cause the medicine canister to burst. Do not store your inhaler in your car on hot days. Do not throw an empty canister into open flame. |
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| Last updated: | May 14, 2008 |
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