Albuterol HFA

Albuterol HFA is a prescription rescue inhaler used to treat or help prevent bronchospasm in people 4 years and older with reversible obstructive airway disease, such as asthma. It may also be prescribed to help prevent exercise-induced bronchospasm when your healthcare provider decides it’s appropriate.

• Contains albuterol, a beta2-adrenergic agonist bronchodilator
• Helps relax tightened airway muscles so air can move through more easily
• Used by oral inhalation only
• May be used for symptoms or before exercise when prescribed
• Not a replacement for daily controller treatment if your provider says you need one
• Use only as directed by your healthcare provider

Use Albuterol HFA exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider. It is inhaled through the mouth and may be used for bronchospasm symptoms or before exercise if prescribed for exercise-induced bronchospasm.

• Do not use more often or take more puffs than prescribed
• Follow the patient instructions for priming, shaking, and cleaning the inhaler
• Ask your provider or pharmacist if you’re unsure how to use it
• Tell your provider if you need it more often than usual
• Seek medical help if your breathing gets worse or the inhaler is not helping

Albuterol HFA can cause side effects, and this is not a complete list. Common side effects may include throat irritation, cough, upper respiratory symptoms, viral respiratory infections, musculoskeletal pain, headache, dizziness, shakiness, nervousness, fast heartbeat, or feeling like your heart is racing.

• Some people may notice changes in pulse or blood pressure
• Breathing can rarely get worse right after using the inhaler
• Allergic reactions may include rash, swelling, hives, trouble breathing, or throat swelling
• Contact your provider if side effects bother you or do not go away
• Seek urgent care for severe breathing problems, chest pain, or signs of a serious allergic reaction

Albuterol HFA is used as a rescue inhaler for bronchospasm symptoms or before exercise when prescribed. It can help with sudden airway tightening, but it does not replace a daily controller medication if your provider says you need one. If you need it more often than usual, or your symptoms are getting worse, your asthma may need to be rechecked.

1. Start an short online health intake
2. A licensed healthcare provider will review your intake
3. If prescribed, the medication will be sent directly to your home by a licensed US pharmacy

Yes. Albuterol HFA is a prescription medication. A healthcare provider needs to review your information before deciding whether it is appropriate for you.

Share what symptoms you’re having, how often they happen, what may trigger them, and whether you already use an inhaler or asthma medication. Also mention allergies, heart conditions, high blood pressure, diabetes, seizure disorders, pregnancy or nursing status, and all medications you take.

Albuterol HFA may be prescribed to help prevent exercise-induced bronchospasm in patients 4 years and older. Use it only the way your healthcare provider tells you to, and do not take extra puffs or use it more often than prescribed.

Get medical help if your breathing gets worse, the inhaler does not help, or you need it more often than usual. Sudden worsening right after use, chest pain, severe wheezing, or signs of an allergic reaction need urgent medical attention.

If the provider decides Albuterol HFA is not appropriate, they may recommend another care option or advise you to seek in-person care. Do not use someone else’s inhaler or increase your dose without medical guidance.

VENTOLIN HFA (albuterol sulfate) Inhalation Aerosol - official prescribing information covering approved uses, dosing, warnings, and safety information. / Source: DailyMed, U.S. National Library of Medicine Link: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/fda/fdaDrugXsl.cfm?setid=767a1504-1e04-1e06-e053-2a91aa0aa4b6 / Revised: March 2018