Information on Albuterol Tablets

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Albuterol tablets are licensed for the treatment of airway spasms. This eMedTV page covers how albuterol tablets work, offers general dosing guidelines, and explains what to do if you happen to overdose on albuterol tablets or miss your dosage.

Albuterol tablets are used primarily to treat airway spasms. This page on the eMedTV site also lists some off-label albuterol tablet uses (such as the treatment of high potassium in the blood) and discusses the use of albuterol tablets in children.

Albuterol tablet side effects may include shakiness, nervousness, and nausea. This eMedTV Web page lists other side effects reported with both short-acting and extended-release albuterol tablets (including a number of rare and serious side effects).

For children ages 6 to 12 who are taking the long-acting albuterol tablet, dosage usually starts at 4 mg. This eMedTV Web page also offers dosage tips for short-acting albuterol tablets and discusses dosing for adults and children over the age of 12.

Albuterol tablets may have a stimulatory effect on the heart and blood pressure. This eMedTV article contains other important albuterol tablet warnings and precautions, including other side effects that may potentially occur.