Aerolin, whose active ingredient is salbutamol, is a bronchodilator remedy, that is, it serves to dilate the bronchi, used in the treatment, control and prevention of asthma attacks, chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
Aerolin, produced by GlaxoSmithKline Brasil laboratories, can be purchased in pharmacies in the form of spray, which can be used by adults and children, tablets and syrup, which can be used by adults and children over 2 years, solution for nebulization, which can be used by adults and children over 18 months and in an injectable form, which is only suitable for adults.
In addition to Aerolin, other trade names for salbutamol are Aerojet, Aerodini, Asmaliv and Pulmoflux.
Aerolin Price
The price of Aerolin varies between 3 to 30 reais, according to the form of presentation of the medicine.
Aerolin indications
Aerolin indications vary according to the form of presentation of the remedy, which include:
- Spray: indicated for the control and prevention of bronchial spasms during asthma attacks, chronic bronchitis and emphysema; Tablets and Syrup: indicated for the control and prevention of asthma attacks and relief of bronchial spasm associated with asthma attacks, chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Aerolin tablets are also indicated in the 3rd trimester of pregnancy, in uncomplicated premature labor, after injectable Aerolin use and suspension; Nebulization solution: indicated for the treatment of severe acute asthma and the treatment of chronic bronchospasm. It is also used to treat and prevent asthma attacks; Injectable: it is indicated for the immediate relief of asthma attacks and for the control of uncomplicated premature birth, in the 3rd trimester of pregnancy.
How to use Aerolin
The way of using Aerolin should be guided by the doctor and adjusted for each patient, according to the disease to be treated.
Aerolin side effects
The most common side effects of Aerolin include tremors, headaches, increased heartbeat, palpitations, irritation in the mouth and throat, cramps, decreased blood potassium levels, redness, itching, swelling, shortness of breath, fainting and arrhythmias heart attacks.
The substance salbutamol can also cause doping when the drug is used in excess and incorrectly.
Aerolin contraindications
Aerolin is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to the components of the formula and in patients using non-selective beta-blockers, such as propranolol. Aerolin in the form of pills to control premature birth is also contraindicated in case of threatened abortion.
This medicine should not be used by pregnant women, women who are breastfeeding, diabetics, patients with poor blood oxygenation or patients with hyperthyroidism without medical advice. In addition, it should not be used without medical advice if the patient is taking xanthines, corticosteroids or diuretics.
