Inspirol HFA Inhaler 100mcg

About Inspirol HFA Inhaler 100mcg

Inspirol HFA Inhaler 100mcg Uses

• Relieves sudden asthma symptoms
• Eases COPD-related breathlessness
• Prevents exercise-induced bronchospasm
• Relieves wheeze and chest tightness
• Used as quick relief during a breathing flare-up

Inspirol HFA Inhaler 100mcg Benefits

• Starts working within minutes
• Portable and easy to carry
• Effective bronchodilation for quick relief
• Widely available at pharmacies

What Experts Say

Chest specialists prescribe Inspirol as a fast acting rescue inhaler for sudden breathlessness, wheeze, or a tight, uncomfortable chest. It starts working within minutes and its effect generally lasts for a few hours afterward. It is meant for quick relief, not everyday prevention of ongoing chest symptoms.

Salbutamol relaxes the tight muscle bands wrapped around the airways, letting them open up so air can move more freely into the lungs. This direct action is why relief feels almost immediate after just one or two puffs from the small handheld canister, even in a crowded room.

Chest clinics in smoggy, traffic heavy cities report a clear rise in inhaler demand during winter, when poor air quality and cold air both worsen asthma and COPD symptoms together. Pharmacists often remind regular patients to carry one at all times during these harsher, far more difficult breathing months of every year.

Drug Class

• Short-acting beta-2 agonist (SABA)
• Bronchodilator

Inspirol HFA Inhaler 100mcg formula

• Salbutamol (Albuterol)

Available forms

• Inhaler (200 actuations)

How to use Inspirol HFA Inhaler 100mcg?

• Shake the inhaler well before each use.
• Breathe out fully before inhaling the dose.
• Inhale slowly while pressing down on the canister.
• Hold the breath for a few seconds after inhaling.
• Rinse the mouth with water after use.
• Use a spacer device for young children if advised.

Drug Interactions

• Beta blockers: Can reduce the inhaler's effectiveness and increase bronchospasm risk.
• Diuretics: Can worsen low potassium levels when combined.
• Other sympathomimetic drugs: Increases the risk of heart-related side effects.
• MAO inhibitors or tricyclic antidepressants: Can increase cardiovascular side effects.

Risks and warnings

• Overuse: Using it more often than prescribed can reduce its effectiveness over time.
• Heart rhythm effects: Can cause tremor and a rapid heartbeat, especially with frequent use.
• Heart disease caution: Use with caution in patients with existing heart conditions.
• Low potassium: High doses can lower blood potassium levels.
• Not a controller therapy: Frequent need for this inhaler means asthma control should be reviewed by a doctor.
• Paradoxical bronchospasm: Rarely, the inhaler can worsen wheeze immediately after use.

Inspirol HFA Inhaler 100mcg Side Effects

• Tremor
• Headache
• Rapid heartbeat
• Nervousness
• Throat irritation
• Muscle cramps
• Dizziness

Storage Conditions

• Store below 25°C away from direct sunlight.
• Do not puncture or expose the canister to heat or flame.
• Keep away from moisture.
• Keep out of reach of children.