Joint Formulary & PAD

Salbutamol (Salamol) - Asthma

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PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Salbutamol (Salamol)
Indication :
Asthma
Group Name :
SABA
Keywords :
salbutamol inhalers, SABAs, bronchodilators, adrenoreceptor agonists, short acting beta agonists, respiratory, asthmatics, reliever inhalers
Brand Names Include :
Salamol
Important Information :

No dose counter. Lower carbon footprint than Ventolin Evohaler.

Prescribe by BRAND.

Latest Additions Date From :
Latest Additions Date To :
Guidelines :
Supporting Documents :
9

Other Indications

Below are listed other indications that Salbutamol (Salamol) is used to treat.

Other Drugs

Below are listed other drugs that are used to treat Asthma.

Committee Recommendations (1)

The Surrey Heartlands Medicines Safety Committee have agreed a resource to support practices in implementing the recommended actions in the recent - MHRA Drug Safety Update:  Short-acting beta 2 agonists (SABA) (salbutamol and terbutaline): reminder of the risks from overuse in asthma.