Salbair I Nebuliser Solution Trans 1.25

Composition of Salbair I Nebuliser Solution Trans 1.25

Salbair I Nebuliser Solution Trans 1.25 contains Levosalbutamol (Levalbuterol) 1.25 mg/2.5 mL nebuliser solution (respules). It belongs to the Short-acting beta-2 agonist (SABA) class of medicines.

Uses of Salbair I Nebuliser Solution Trans 1.25

• Relief and prevention of bronchospasm in asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• including wheezing
• shortness of breath and chest tightness

Key benefits

• Rapid relief of wheezing
• Eases breathlessness
• Opens airways to improve airflow
• Helps relieve bronchospasm in asthma/COPD
• Suitable for nebulization in acute symptoms

How Salbair I Nebuliser Solution Trans 1.25 works

Levosalbutamol is a selective beta-2 adrenergic agonist. It relaxes bronchial smooth muscle, leading to bronchodilation and improved airflow, thereby relieving wheeze and breathlessness.

How to take Salbair I Nebuliser Solution Trans 1.25

For inhalation via nebulizer only. Use 1 respule (2.5 mL) as prescribed; typically nebulized over 5–10 minutes. Use with or without food; do not swallow or inject. Use the solution immediately after opening and follow nebulizer cleaning instructions.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause a racing heart, marked tremor, headache and a fall in blood potassium. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Salbair I Nebuliser Solution Trans 1.25

Most side effects of Salbair I Nebuliser are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Tremor
• headache
• nervousness
• palpitations
• fast heartbeat (tachycardia)
• throat irritation
• cough
• dizziness
• nausea
• muscle cramps

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Salbair I Nebuliser Solution Trans 1.25

Warnings and precautions

Use with caution in heart disease, arrhythmias, hypertension, hyperthyroidism, diabetes and seizure disorders. May cause paradoxical bronchospasm; stop and seek medical help if wheezing worsens after use. Excess use can cause significant tachycardia, low potassium and worsening asthma control—seek medical advice if needing frequent doses. Use cautiously with other bronchodilators/stimulants.

Do not take Salbair I Nebuliser if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for anyone with a known allergy to the propellant used in the inhaler.

Interactions with other medicines

Beta-blockers (e.g., propranolol) may reduce effect and can trigger bronchospasm; other sympathomimetics may increase side effects; diuretics and corticosteroids may increase risk of hypokalemia; MAO inhibitors/TCAs may enhance cardiovascular effects; digoxin levels may decrease

How to store Salbair I Nebuliser Solution Trans 1.25

Store below 25°C, protected from light and moisture. Do not freeze. Keep respules in original pouch; use immediately after opening and discard any unused solution.

Expert advice for Salbair I Nebuliser Solution Trans 1.25

Keep a spare reliever and check the counter so you are not caught with an empty one. Follow your written asthma action plan if you have one. Do not stop a preventer because you feel better — that is the medicine working.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

LUPIN LAB

Therapeutic class:

Bronchodilator (Anti-asthmatic/COPD)

Drug class:

Short-acting beta-2 agonist (SABA)