Levosalbutamol / Levalbuterol
Molecule Description
Levosalbutamol (also called levalbuterol) is used to relieve symptoms such as c
oughing, wheezing, difficulty in breathing, chest tightness. It works by relaxing the muscles in the airways leading to the lung and improves the airflow to and from the lungs. Levosalbutamol is available in the form of tablet, syrup, respule, rotacap, transcap, transhaler, transpule, metered-dose inhaler. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding and about all the medicines and supplements you take and all the conditions or diseases you suffer from before starting levosalbutamol.
Uses of Levosalbutamol / Levalbuterol
Contraindications of Levosalbutamol / Levalbuterol
When should one not use Levosalbutamol / Levalbuterol
- If you are allergic to levosalbutamol or similar medicines
- If you are on medications to treat your high blood pressure
- If you have a history of vaginal bleeding or bloody discharge during the first 6 months of pregnancy
Side effects of Levosalbutamol / Levalbuterol
Common side effects of this drug are:
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Stomach Pain
- Fatigue
Precautions and Warnings of Levosalbutamol / Levalbuterol
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have problems with your heart
- You have diabetes
- You have asthma
- You have an overactive thyroid gland
- You have muscle pain or weakness, an irregular heartbeat that could be due to low potassium levels
- You experience any allergic reaction like rash, itching, swelling, chest pain or breathing problem during the treatment
Mode of Action of Levosalbutamol / Levalbuterol
How Does It Work?
Interactions of Levosalbutamol / Levalbuterol
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way levosalbutamol works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
- Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
- Especially if you are taking medicines to treat heart problems, psychiatric illnesses, asthma, diabetes or if you are taking medicines like water pills, steroids.
- Levosalbutamol should be discontinued for 6 hours before any planned dental procedures or surgeries.
- You may experience a rise in blood sugar levels if taken along with antidiabetic medicines. Your doctor may need to adjust the dose of your antidiabetic medicine.
Content Details
Dr. Arpit Verma
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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