Salbutamol + Beclometasone
Information about Salbutamol + Beclometasone
Salbutamol + beclometasone uses
Salbutamol+Beclometasone is used in the treatment of asthma.
How salbutamol + beclometasone works
This is a combination of two medicines: Salbutamol and Beclometasone. Salbutamol is a bronchodilator which works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widens the airways. Beclometasone is a steroid. It acts by stopping the release of certain natural substances in body that are responsible for inflammation (swelling) of the airways. Together, they make breathing easier.
Common side effects of salbutamol + beclometasone
Headache, Dizziness, Pharyngitis, Vomiting, Bronchitis (inflammation of the airways), Dryness in mouth, Cough, Application site irritation, Nausea, Gastrointestinal motility disorder, Fungal infections in the mouth, Thrush, Throat irritation, Viral infection, Muscle pain, High blood pressure, Nosebleeds, Acne, Conjunctivitis, Tachycardia, Exanthema, Narrow-angle glaucoma, Rash, Tremors, Decreased potassium level in blood, Dilatation of pupil, Palpitations, Anaphylactic reaction, Urinary retention, Paradoxical bronchospasm
Available Medicine for Salbutamol + Beclometasone
Expert advice for Salbutamol + Beclometasone
- You have been prescribed Salbutamol + Beclometasone for the treatment of asthma.
- This medicine is for inhalation only. The tablet should not be swallowed.
- Take it at the same time everyday to maintain consistent level of medicine in your body.
- It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems. Use your rescue inhaler to control sudden difficulty in breathing.
- Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.
- Gargle with warm water after each inhalation to avoid any fungal infections in your mouth and throat.
- Take the first dose of this medicine under medical supervision as it may cause wheezing or tightening of the airways (bronchospasm) immediately after using.
- Your doctor may regularly monitor your blood potassium levels as low oxygen levels in the blood (hypoxia) and medicines such as Salbutamol + Beclometasone can lower potassium levels in blood.
- Only very small amounts of Salbutamol + Beclometasone may get absorbed into the bloodstream after inhalation. Hence, serious side effects are unlikely.
- Do not stop taking Salbutamol + Beclometasone suddenly even if you don’t currently have any symptoms as that may cause your breathing problems to come back.