This is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). It is also used to prevent asthma brought on by exercise.

Nervousness, dizziness, shaking (tremor), headache, nausea, mouth/throat dryness or irritation, or unusual taste may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

It is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to the drug.

Before using it, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to similar drugs (such as levalbuterol, metaproterenol, salmeterol); or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients (such as lactose, milk proteins), which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: heart problems (such as irregular heartbeat, angina, previous heart attack), high blood pressure, seizure.

If you are using this medication to prevent asthma brought on by exercise, use it 15 to 30 minutes before exercise.

If you are using other inhalers at the same time, wait at least 1 minute between the use of each medication.

Please consult your doctor when taking this medicine if you are pregnant.

This is very similar to levalbuterol. Do not use medications containing levalbuterol while using albuterol.