Albuterol Inhalation: What Should I Discuss With My Healthcare Provider Before Using Albuterol Inhalation
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What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using albuterol inhalation?
Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:
- heart disease, high blood pressure, or congestive heart failure;
- a heart rhythm disorder;
- a seizure disorder such as epilepsy;
- diabetes;
- overactive thyroid;
If you have any of these conditions, you may not be able to use albuterol, or you may need a dose adjustment or special tests during treatment.
 | FDA pregnancy category C. This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. |
 | It is not known whether albuterol passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. |
| Last updated: | May 14, 2008 |
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