Albuterol Oral Solution Side Effects
Please note - some side effects for Albuterol Oral Solution may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.
Albuterol Oral Solution Side Effects - for the Professional
Albuterol Oral Solution
In clinical trials, the most frequent adverse reactions to albuterol sulfate syrup (oral solution) in adults and older children were:
| Reaction | Percent Incidence |
| Central nervous system | |
| Tremor | 10% |
| Nervousness | 9% |
| Shakiness | 9% |
| Headache | 4% |
| Dizziness | 3% |
| Hyperactivity | 2% |
| Excitement | 2% |
| Sleeplessness | 1% |
| Disturbed sleep | <1% |
| Irritable behavior | <1% |
| Dilated pupils | <1% |
| Weakness | <1% |
| Cardiovascular | |
| Tachycardia | 1% |
| Palpitations | <1% |
| Sweating | <1% |
| Chest pain | <1% |
| Ear, nose, and throat | |
| Epistaxis | 1% |
| Gastrointestinal | |
| Increased appetite | 3% |
| Epigastric pain | <1% |
| Stomachache | <1% |
| Musculoskeletal | |
| Muscle spasm | <1% |
| Respiratory | |
| Cough | <1% |
In clinical trials, the following adverse reactions to albuterol sulfate syrup (oral solution) were noted more frequently in young children 2 to 6 years of age than in older children and adults:
| Reaction | Percent Incidence |
| Central nervous system | |
| Excitement | 20% |
| Nervousness | 15% |
| Hyperkinesia | 4% |
| Sleeplessness | 2% |
| Emotion lability | 1% |
| Fatigue | 1% |
| Cardiovascular | |
| Tachycardia | 2% |
| Pallor | 1% |
| Gastrointestinal | |
| Gastrointestinal symptoms | 2% |
| Loss of appetite | 1% |
| Ophthalmolologic | |
| Conjuctivitis | 1% |
Cases of urticaria, angioedema, rash, bronchospasm, hoarseness, oropharyngeal edema, and arrhythmias (including atrial fibrillation, supraventricular tachycardia, extrasystoles) have been reported after the use of albuterol sulfate syrup (oral solution).
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 sulfate syrup (oral solution). 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.
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