Aerolin, the active substance of which is salbutamol, is a bronchodilator, used to treat bronchial asthma, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema.
Aeroline, produced by GlaxoSmithKline Brazil, can be purchased in pharmacies in the form of spray, which can be used by adults and children, tablets and syrup, which can be used by adults and children over 2 years, solution for nebulization, which can be used by adults and children over 18 months and in injectable form, which is only suitable for adults.
In addition to Aerolin, other commercial names of salbutamol are Aerojet, Aerodini, Asmaliv and Pulmoflux.
Aerolin Price
The price of Aerolin varies between 3 to 30 reais, according to the presentation of the medicine.
Aerolin Indications
The indications of Aerolin vary according to the form of presentation of the medicine, which include:
- Spray: indicated in the control and prevention of bronchial spasms during asthma attacks, chronic bronchitis and emphysema;
- Tablets and Syrup: indicated for the control and prevention of asthma attacks and relief of bronchial spasms associated with asthma attacks, chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Aerolin tablets are also indicated in the third trimester of pregnancy in uncomplicated preterm labor, following the use of Aerolin Injection and its suspension;
- Solution for nebulization: indicated in the treatment of severe acute asthma and in the treatment of chronic bronchospasm. It is also used to treat and prevent the asthma attack;
- Injection: it is indicated for the immediate relief of asthma attacks and for the control of uncomplicated preterm birth in the third trimester of pregnancy.
How to use Aerolin
The method of use of Aerolin should be doctor-oriented and adjusted for each patient, according to the disease to be treated.
Side Effects of Aerolin
Aerolin's most common side effects include tremors, headaches, increased heart rate, palpitations, irritation of the mouth and throat, cramps, decreased potassium levels in the blood, redness, itching, swelling, shortness of breath, fainting, and arrhythmias cardiac disorders.
The substance salbutamol can also cause doping when the medicine is used in excess and incorrectly.
Contraindications of Aerolin
Aerolin is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to the components of the formula and in patients using non-selective beta-blockers, such as propranolol. Aerolin in the form of tablets to control premature labor is also contraindicated in case of threat of abortion.
This medicine should not be used by pregnant women, breast-feeding women, diabetics, patients with poor blood oxygenation or patients with hyperthyroidism without medical advice. In addition, it should not be used without medical advice if the patient is taking xanthines, corticosteroids or diuretics.
