ALBUTEROL SULFATE TABLETS SIDE EFFECTS
- Generic Name: albuterol sulfate tablets
- Brand Name: Albuterol Sulfate Tablets
SIDE EFFECTS
In clinical trials, the most frequent adverse reactions to albuterol tablets were:
Percent Incidence of Adverse Reactions
| Reaction | Percent Incidence |
| Central nervous system | |
| Nervous | 20% |
| Tremor | 20% |
| Headache | 7% |
| Sleeplessness | 2% |
| Weakness | 2% |
| Dizziness | 2% |
| Drowsiness | <1% |
| Restlessness | <1% |
| Irritability | <1% |
| Cardiovascular | |
| Tachycardia | 5% |
| Palpitations | 5% |
| Chest discomfort | <1% |
| Flushing | <1% |
| Musculoskeletal | |
| Muscle cramps | 3% |
| Gastrointestinal | |
| Nausea | 2% |
| Genitourinary | |
| Difficulty in micturition | <1% |
Rare cases of urticaria, angioedema, rash, bronchospasm, and oropharyngeal edema have been reported after the use of albuterol.
In addition, albuterol, like other sympathomimetic agents, can cause adverse reactions such as hypertension, angina, vomiting, vertigo, central nervous system stimulation, unusual taste, and drying or irritation of the oropharynx.
The reactions are generally transient in nature, and it is usually not necessary to discontinue treatment with albuterol tablets. In selected cases, however, dosage may be reduced temporarily; after the reaction has subsided, dosage should be increased in small increments to the optimal dosage.
SRC: NLM .