Salbutamol Syrup: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates
Salbutamol Syrup
| Generic name | Salbutamol |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Short-acting beta-2 adrenergic agonist (SABA), a type of bronchodilator |
| Forms | oral syrup, oral tablet, metered-dose aerosol inhaler, inhalation powder (dry powder inhaler), solution for inhalation (nebulizer), intravenous injection, intramuscular injection, subcutaneous injection |
Salbutamol Syrup is a fast-acting bronchodilator medicine that relaxes and opens up the airways in the lungs. It is used to relieve wheezing, coughing, chest tightness and breathlessness caused by asthma and other breathing conditions like COPD.
General information
Follow the prescriber and the leaflet that comes with this medicine.