Levosalbutamol / Levalbuterol

Uses	Asthma, COPD
Therapy	Anti-Asthmatic
Side Effects	Increased heart rate, muscle cramps, headache, dizziness, tiredness, vomiting, palpitations, shakiness

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Molecule Description

Levosalbutamol / Levalbuterol is used to treat respiratory conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma characterized by difficulty in breathing, coughing and whistling sounds while breathing. COPD is a disorder where your lung is damaged and making the passage of air in the lungs difficult. Levosalbutamol / Levalbuterol is an anti-asthmatic medication belonging to fast-acting bronchodilators or relievers class of medicine. It should be taken as directed by the doctor and in doses and duration as prescribed. You should not increase the dose or stop the treatment on your own even if you feel better, as it can reduce the effectiveness or side effect of the treatment. Inform your doctor if you are already taking any other medicines.

Uses

Levosalbutamol / Levalbuterol is used to treat and provide relief from spasm and constriction of airways in respiratory disease such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease characterised by difficulty in breathing, coughing, wheezing sound and tightness of chest.

Contraindications

When should one not use Levosalbutamol / Levalbuterol

If you are allergic to levosalbutamol or any of the ingredients of Levosalbutamol / Levalbuterol.
If you have a history of premature labour or threatened pregnancy.

Side effects

Common side effects of this drug are:

Headache
Dizziness
Vomiting
Palpitations
Shakiness

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Levosalbutamol / Levalbuterol should be used during pregnancy, only if prescribed by your doctor after considering it to be essential.

Breast Feeding

Levosalbutamol / Levalbuterol should be used during breastfeeding, only if prescribed by your doctor after considering it to be essential.

Driving

Levosalbutamol / Levalbuterol does not impair your ability to drive. However, if you experience dizziness, muscle cramps or fits after taking this medicine, avoid driving.

Alcohol

Alcohol should be avoided with Levosalbutamol / Levalbuterol as it may worsen the side effects of this medicine. Thus, you should avoid consuming alcohol with this medicine.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You have any medical condition like heart-related disorder or blood disorder.
You have thyroid, diabetes, lung infection.
You have a low level of potassium in your blood.
You are an active smoker, you should avoid smoking as it may worsen your disease condition.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Levosalbutamol acts by widening and relaxing the smooth muscles of the airways in certain respiratory conditions such as asthma and COPD. Thus, aids in easy breathing.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

Sometimes Levosalbutamol / Levalbuterol may affect the way other medicines work, and other medicines may affect how Levosalbutamol / Levalbuterol works if taken along.
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 high blood pressure, brain-related disorder, heart-related problems, or anti-asthmatic medicines etc.
Concomitant use of water pill medicine like furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide may decrease the potassium level in the body which leads to heart rhythm abnormalities. Your doctor may advise the monitoring of blood potassium levels.

Dosage

Overdose

Overdose of Levosalbutamol / Levalbuterol may cause nervousness, headache, fainting, tremor, dry mouth, chest pain, irregular heart rate, nausea, sweating, dizziness, fits etc. If you think you have taken too much of this medicine then immediately reach out to the nearest hospital or clinic.

Missed a Dose

If you missed any dose of Levosalbutamol / Levalbuterol take it as quickly as you remember. However, if it is time for the next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with the next dose. Do not take extra medicine for missed dose compensation.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

No, Levosalbutamol / Levalbuterol is not a steroid. It is a bronchodilator that relaxes the airways wall muscles, opens them and thereby eases breathing in patients who have reversible obstructive airway diseases like asthma or in some cases of chronic bronchitis.

You should take your medicine as long as it is recommended by your doctor for the treatment of bronchospasm. If you happen to have an asthma attack, you should take the number of puffs quickly recommended by your doctor.

COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) is a common lung problem that produces damage to the lungs over the period. This condition produces symptoms like coughing with mucous for a long time and eventually leading to breathing difficulties.

Dry mouth may occur as a side effect of this medicine in some individuals. Thus you should rinse your mouth frequently, maintain oral hygiene, increased water intake. Gargle with warm water after each inhalation to avoid any fungal infections in your mouth and throat.

Learn from your doctor/pharmacist how to use the pump. Also, read the instructions on the label or leaflet before use. Your doctor will inform you how many inhalations (puffs) to use for each dose and the maximum number of inhalations you should use in 24 hours. Strictly follow the prescribed regimen. If you do not get relief from your symptoms after using Levosalbutamol / Levalbuterol, you must contact your doctor for advice immediately.

Caution is advised to diabetic patients while using Levosalbutamol / Levalbuterol. It may alter the blood glucose level in the body. If you have diabetes, tell your doctor before starting the treatment. The doctor will adjust the dose accordingly and might ask for a regular check on sugar level.

Levosalbutamol / Levalbuterol should be used in children only if it is recommended by your doctor. You should never self-prescribe any medicine on your own without consulting a doctor.

Headache, dizziness, vomiting, palpitations, shakiness are a few common side effects of Levosalbutamol / Levalbuterol. Contact your doctor if these symptoms are severe or do not go away. Also, it is not important that everyone experience the same.

Take the exact number of puffs of this medicine as advised by the doctor. Do not use more than the prescribed dose. However, the total number of inhalations should not exceed 12 in 24 hours.

No, Levosalbutamol / Levalbuterol has no habit forming tendencies. However, it is advised to use it in the recommended number of inhalations. Do not use it endlessly on your own.

Levosalbutamol present in Levosalbutamol / Levalbuterol acts by widening and relaxing the smooth muscles of the airways in certain respiratory conditions such as asthma and COPD. Thus, aids in easy breathing.