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Albuterol sulfate

Used for: Albuterol Sulfate HFA is a beta 2 -adrenergic agonist indicated for: Treatment or prevention of bronchospasm in adult and pediatric patients aged 4 years and older with reversible obstructive airway disease. ( 1.1 ) Prevention of exercise-induced bronchospasm in adult and pediatric patients aged 4 years and older.

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What It Is Used For

Used for: Albuterol Sulfate HFA is a beta 2 -adrenergic agonist indicated for: Treatment or prevention of bronchospasm in adult and pediatric patients aged 4 years and older with reversible obstructive airway disease. ( 1.1 ) Prevention of exercise-induced bronchospasm in adult and pediatric patients aged 4 years and older.

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Active Ingredient

ALBUTEROL SULFATE

Chemical Name

ALBUTEROL SULFATE

Common Brands

Albuterol Sulfate HFA

Generic / Alternate Names

ALBUTEROL SULFATE

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Allergic Rhinitis

Commonly used for asthma, COPD, bronchospasm, allergy-airway, or breathing-symptom care depending on formulation.

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Asthma

Commonly used for asthma, COPD, bronchospasm, allergy-airway, or breathing-symptom care depending on formulation.

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Bronchitis

Commonly used for asthma, COPD, bronchospasm, allergy-airway, or breathing-symptom care depending on formulation.

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Commonly used for asthma, COPD, bronchospasm, allergy-airway, or breathing-symptom care depending on formulation.

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Cystic Fibrosis

Commonly used for asthma, COPD, bronchospasm, allergy-airway, or breathing-symptom care depending on formulation.

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Chest tightness

Commonly used for asthma, COPD, bronchospasm, allergy-airway, or breathing-symptom care depending on formulation.

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Cough

Commonly used for asthma, COPD, bronchospasm, allergy-airway, or breathing-symptom care depending on formulation.

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Dry cough

Commonly used for asthma, COPD, bronchospasm, allergy-airway, or breathing-symptom care depending on formulation.

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Nasal congestion

Commonly used for asthma, COPD, bronchospasm, allergy-airway, or breathing-symptom care depending on formulation.

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Rapid breathing

Commonly used for asthma, COPD, bronchospasm, allergy-airway, or breathing-symptom care depending on formulation.

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Shortness of breath

Commonly used for asthma, COPD, bronchospasm, allergy-airway, or breathing-symptom care depending on formulation.

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Trouble breathing

Commonly used for asthma, COPD, bronchospasm, allergy-airway, or breathing-symptom care depending on formulation.

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Wheezing

Commonly used for asthma, COPD, bronchospasm, allergy-airway, or breathing-symptom care depending on formulation.

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