Salbutamol

​Some common side effects of salbutamol include:

• Fast heartbeat
• Headache
• Uncontrolled shaking (tremor)
• Nervousness
• Restlessness

 Check with your doctor if any of these symptoms are serious and do not go away.

In very rare cases, some patients might experience the following:

• Irregular heartbeat, where your heartbeat is uneven or has an extra beat
• Low blood potassium level, where you may experience the following symptoms:
• Muscle weakness
• Muscle pain
• Nausea or vomiting
• Tingling or numbness at your fingers and toes

The symptoms of a drug allergy include one or more of the following:

• Swollen face/eyes/lips/ tongue
• Difficulty in breathing
• Itchy skin rashes over your whole body

If you experience any of these symptoms, you should stop your medication and see your healthcare professional immediately.  

​Inform your health care professional if:

• You are allergic to this medication or any of the other ingredients in this medication
• You are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding
• You are taking any other medications, including supplements, traditional medications and herbal remedies

You have any of the following medication conditions:

• Glaucoma (a type of eye condition where the pressure in the eye is increased)
• High blood pressure
• Heart conditions such as history of chest pain or heart attack, heart failure or irregular heartbeat
• Hyperthyroidism (a condition where is too much thyroid hormone in the body)
• Kidney problems