Airomir
Airomir contains salbutamol, which is a bronchodilator that opens up the airways, making breathing easier and relieving chest tightness, shortness of breath, and wheezing.
Form
inhalaatiosumute, suspensio
Strength
0.1 mg/annos
Active Ingredient
Salbutamol sulfate
Manufacturer
TEVA Sweden AB
How to Use
Dosage
Typically 1–2 inhalations as needed to relieve asthma symptoms or before physical activity.
Method
Use the inhaler as directed by your doctor. Breathe out gently, place the mouthpiece in your mouth, press down on the canister, and inhale deeply at the same time, then hold your breath for 10 seconds.
Important
Adults: maximum 8 inhalations per day. Children: maximum 4 inhalations per day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Nervousness (at the start of treatment)
- •Muscle tremors
- •Headache
- •Dizziness
RARE
- •Low potassium levels in the blood, increased lactic acid levels, and lactic acidosis
- •Palpitations, fast heart rate, or widened blood vessels
- •Throat and mouth irritation, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, or sore mouth
- •Muscle cramps or hyperactivity in children
- •Allergic reactions (like swelling, hives, rash, sudden trouble breathing, low blood pressure, or fainting)
- •Trouble sleeping
- •Irregular heart rhythm
- •Worsening of breathing difficulty immediately after using the inhaler
- •Lack of oxygen to the heart muscle or chest pain
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to salbutamol or any other ingredients listed in the leaflet.
- Tell your doctor if you have thyroid disease, low potassium levels, diabetes, heart or blood vessel disease, chest pain, or a pheochromocytoma (tumor of the adrenal gland).
- Inform your doctor about all other medications you are taking, especially antidepressants, digoxin, xanthine derivatives (like theophylline), corticosteroids, diuretics, or long-term laxatives.
- If you use this medicine more than twice a week for asthma symptoms (not including before exercise), your asthma may not be well-controlled. Talk to your doctor as soon as possible, as this can increase the risk of severe asthma attacks.
- If you are using other daily asthma medications (like inhaled corticosteroids), continue to use them regularly even if you feel better.
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- Seek immediate medical attention if your asthma worsens (e.g., severe shortness of breath, frequent coughing/wheezing, chest tightness) or if the medication becomes less effective.
- This medicine may cause temporary muscle cramps or tremors, which could affect your ability to drive or operate machinery. Use caution.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category A
Suitable for older adults. Potentiates sympathomimetic effects. May cause hypokalaemia. (updated 15.5.2023)