Pirbuterol Acetate Medication Information
Discover comprehensive details about Pirbuterol Acetate, including its pronunciation, uses, dosage instructions, indications, and guidelines on how and when to take it or avoid it.
The updated prescription information covers potential side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage recommendations.
Additionally, explore the Pirbuterol Acetate brands available in India and internationally, along with pricing information. For personalized advice, consult your healthcare provider.
Generic Name : Pirbuterol Acetate Pronunciation : peer byoo’ ter ole ICD Code : Y55.6 Therapeutic Classification : Anti- AsthmaticsBrand Names or Trade Names of Pirbuterol Acetate
International :
Maxair Autohaler
Why is Pirbuterol Acetate Prescribed? (Indications)
This medication is a bronchodilator, prescribed for asthma. This medication relaxes the muscles in the airways and improves breathing.When should Pirbuterol Acetate not be taken? (Contraindications)
Hypersensitivity.What is the dosage of Pirbuterol Acetate?
The usual dose for adults and children 12 years and older is two inhalations (400 mcg) repeated every 4-6 hours.How should Pirbuterol Acetate be taken?
It comes as an aerosol for oral inhalation.What are the warnings and precautions for Pirbuterol Acetate?
• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, overactive thyroid, seizures, low blood potassium levels, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.• It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.
• Sometimes it may cause severe breathing problems; if it is so consult with your doctor.
What are the side effects of Pirbuterol Acetate?
Central Nervous System - Nervousness, tremor, headache, dizziness, depression, anxiety, confusion, sleeplessness, weakness and fainting.Heart - Palpitations, fast heart rate, low blood pressure, irregular heart beat and chest pain.
Respiratory - Cough.
Gastrointestinal - Nausea, dry mouth, mouth ulcer, abdominal pain/cramps, loss of appetite, diarrhea and vomiting.
ENT - Smell/taste changes and sore throat.
Skin - Rash and itching.
Miscellaneous - Numbness in extremities, hair loss, bruising, fatigue, swelling, weight gain and flushing.