Joint Formulary & PAD

Salbutamol (Salamol Easi-Breathe) - Asthma

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Status 1

Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Inhaler (breath actuated Metered Dose)
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PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Salbutamol (Salamol Easi-Breathe)
Indication :
Asthma
Group Name :
SABA
Keywords :
SABA, reliever inhalers, short acting beta agonist
Brand Names Include :
Salamol Easi-Breathe
Important Information :

Second line, as an alternative to Salbutamol Easyhaler, in patients needing a breath actuated inhaler

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Supporting Documents :
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Other Indications

Below are listed other indications that Salbutamol (Salamol Easi-Breathe) 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.