Asthma Inhalers for Sale: Asthalin Inhaler

Asthalin inhalers are produced by Cipla, which is based in India, and is used as a bronchodilator medicine to treat some symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

These inhalers contain the active ingredient Salbutamol Sulfate, a bronchodilator that opens up the bronchi and bronchioles, thereby reducing resistance in the respiratory airway and improving airflow in the lungs.

Asthalin inhaler 100 mcg can also be prescribed for the treatment of exercise-induced bronchoconstriction and even high levels of potassium in the blood.

What is the Asthalin Inhaler usually used and prescribed for?

Asthma

These inhalers are used to prevent acute asthma attacks and also to treat them if they occur.  It is also prescribed for the prevention of airway obstruction in patients of asthma who have bronchospasm.

Bronchitis

This is a condition that is identified by the inflammation of the bronchial tubes of the person, which carry air to the lungs. Symptoms include cough with mucus, shortness of breath and tightness of the tightness. The Asthalin inhalers can be prescribed for the treatment of Bronchitis.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Long term conditions of the lungs which have contracted or blocked the airflow, making breathing very difficult, such conditions can also be treated by Asthalin inhalers.

How are the Asthalin Inhalers to be used?

This inhaler can be prescribed to adults as well as children and it is to be used exactly as the doctor has asked them to be used for the specific treatment.

Usually, for adults, the dosage is 1 or 2 puffs of the Salbutamol present in the Asthalin inhaler every 4-6 hours and for children, it is usually 1 puff for every 4-6 hours. Please refer to your doctor for specific directions of usage for your condition.

Once you inhale a puff of this medication, this drug starts to show the effects on your body within 5 minutes and remains effective for some 3 hours to 6 hours.

Side Effects of the Salbutamol of the Asthalin Inhalers

Common Side-effects of Asthalin Inhaler:

• Headache
• Muscle pain
• Cramps
• Insomnia
• Trouble in urinating
• Nervousness
• Dizziness
• Tremor
• Nausea
• Dry throat
• Unusual taste

These side effects often go away once your body adjusts to the drug but if they persist for more than a day or two, please inform your doctor about it.

Some severe side effects of Asthalin Inhaler:

• A rise in blood pressure
• Rapid heartbeats
• Chest pain
• Irregular heartbeat
• Rapid breathing
• Confusion
• Wheezing
• Agitation
• Anxiety
• Shaking arms
• Trembling feet

An allergic reaction to the contents of Asthalin inhalers, but if you observe symptoms such as swelling of the lips, face, tongue, and rashes and hives on the face and other parts of the body, then stop the use of this inhaler immediately and get treatment from your doctor.

This list does not contain all the side-effects that may occur after the use of Asthalin inhaler if you want a more detailed list of the side-effects, please ask a list from your doctor or your pharmacist.

Medications That May Interact with Salbutamol in Asthalin Inhalers

• Amitriptyline
• Atenolol
• Ketoconazole
• Mifepristone
• Propranolol
• Xylometazoline
• Furosemide
• Hydrochlorothiazide
• Formoterol
• Azithromycin
• Insulin

 Medications or other drugs apart from the ones mentioned above can also interact with this medication, we urge you to share a list of all the drugs or medications you use ( over the counter or otherwise) to your doctor before starting to use Asthalin inhalers.

Diseases That May Influence or Be Affected by Salbutamol

If you have the following diseases, please let your doctor know about them before you start using Asthalin inhalers:

Seizures

If people who suffer from seizures use Asthalin inhalers, then they may observe an increase in the frequency as well as the severity of the convulsions.

Heart disease

People who suffer from various heart diseases should consult their doctor and get to know about all the risks that this medicinal inhaler poses to them. This medication can increase your heart rate and also raise your blood pressure. Make sure your doctor approves the use of this medication.

Diabetes

This medicine may raise blood sugar levels in people who are suffering from diabetes.

Hypokalemia

This medication can decrease the blood potassium levels, which can bring severe consequences for people suffering from this condition.

Kidney Disease

If you are suffering from any kidney disease, then your doctor must adjust the doses that suits your condition.

Diseases which are not listed above may also interact with this medication; therefore, inform your doctor about all the diseases or conditions that you are suffering from or have suffered in the past.

Warnings and Precautions Before Using the Asthalin Inhaler

• This medication is to be used with care and if you are using any sort of mineral oil or castor oil, as a laxative along with this medicine, then we suggest you do not do so. If you combine these substances together, as such a combination will result in much higher risks of side effects.
• The inhalation of Salbutamol sulfate may result in a severe condition known as paradoxical bronchospasm, which is a sudden contraction of the smooth muscles of the bronchi, which may cause breathing difficulty. If this happens, discontinue the use of the Asthalin inhaler and refer to a doctor for further instructions.
• People suffering from any allergy to milk proteins in the past or in recent times should not make use of this medication.

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