Salbutamol
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13th December 2019
Ethanol content of inhalers – What is the significance?
Ethanol is included as an excipient in many commonly prescribed inhalers, including some licensed for use in children. Patients may have ethical, religious or cultural… Beclometasone Beclometasone + Formoterol Beclometasone + Formoterol + Glycopyrronium bromide Budesonide + Formoterol Ethanol Fluticasone + Formoterol Formoterol Ipratropium Q&A Respiratory disorders Salbutamol Salbutamol + Beclometasone
4th July 2019
Shortage of salbutamol syrup 2mg/5ml
There is a shortage of salbutamol 2mg/5ml syrup until the end of February 2020. This memo discusses alternative treatment options in the interim. News Paediatric and neonatal medicine Respiratory disorders Salbutamol Shortages, Discontinuations and Patent Expiries
7th February 2018
Memo: Drug interactions with senna or salbutamol increasing the risk of torsade de pointes
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20th April 2017
Safety in Lactation: Drugs for obstructive airways disease
Additional information relating to breastfeeding To be used in conjunction with individual drug entries for specific information and guidance. Bronchodilators Most bronchodilators are considered to… Aclidinium bromide Aminophylline Bambuterol Beclometasone Budesonide Ciclesonide Ephedrine Fluticasone Formoterol Glycopyrronium Indacaterol Ipratropium Mepolizumab Mometasone Montelukast Nedocromil Obstetrics and gynaecology Olodaterol Omalizumab Paediatric and neonatal medicine Respiratory disorders Roflumilast Safety in Lactation Salbutamol Salmeterol Sodium cromoglicate Terbutaline Theophylline Tiotropium Umeclidinium bromide Umeclidinium bromide + Vilanterol Zafirlukast
25th February 2014
Which commonly used nebuliser solutions are compatible?
Mixing of nebuliser solutions should only be undertaken in the best interests of the patient and only by a person competent and willing to do… Budesonide Colistimethate Fluticasone Ipratropium Pharmaceutical Stability Q&A Respiratory disorders Salbutamol Salbutamol + Ipratropium Terbutaline TobramycinMedicine Compliance Aid Stability
Ventmax SR · Chiesi Ltd
Chiesi Ltd
Ventmax SR
Capsule m/r 4mg, 8mg
A3 · Amber 3 · No stability data is available. There are theoretical concerns with use in CAs, which may be mitigated by risk minimisation.
Protect from light
There are no theoretical concerns with the product. Protect from light.
29th September 2015
generic · Actavis UK Ltd
Actavis UK Ltd
generic
Tablets 2mg, 4mg
A3 · Amber 3 · No stability data is available. There are theoretical concerns with use in CAs, which may be mitigated by risk minimisation.
Airtight container
Protect from light
Protect from moisture
Store in a dry place. Protect from light.
29th September 2015
Lactation Safety Information
Inhalation
Inhalation
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Synonym: albuterol
Selective beta2 agonist bronchodilator
No published evidence of safety
Low levels anticipated in milk due to the drug’s properties
Extensive experience of safe use in breastfeeding
Used in infants >1 month
21st April 2017
Oral
Oral
Salbutamol/ Terbutaline inhaler
Synonym: albuterol
Selective beta2 agonist bronchodilator
No published evidence of safety
Higher milk levels than after inhalation administration expected
Used in infants >1 month
21st April 2017
Parenteral
Parenteral
Salbutamol inhaler/oral
Synonym: albuterol
Selective beta2 agonist bronchodilator
No published evidence of safety
Higher milk levels than after inhalation or oral administration expected
Monitor infant for tremor and irritability
21st April 2017