Albuterol syrup is a prescription medicine that is used for treating airway spasms in children and adults. This eMedTV article explains how the drug works to relieve asthma and COPD symptoms, and also lists side effects that may occur.
Common albuterol syrup side effects may include dizziness, tremor, and headache. This eMedTV segment lists other common side effects of albuterol syrup and also describes problems that require medical attention, such as anxiety or diabetes.
Albuterol syrup is used for the treatment of asthma and other similar lung problems. This part of the eMedTV library explains how the drug works, discusses the use of the medication in children, and lists possible off-label albuterol syrup uses.
For young children who are taking albuterol syrup, dosing usually starts at 0.1 mg per kg of weight. This eMedTV article also offers albuterol syrup dosage recommendations for older children and adults, and offers tips for taking the drug.
Albuterol syrup can have a stimulatory effect on the heart and blood pressure. This eMedTV article offers more albuterol syrup warnings and precautions, and lists certain medical conditions you should tell your doctor about before taking the syrup.
