What is salbutamol used for?
Salbutamol is used to relieve symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) such as coughing, wheezing and feeling breathless. It works by relaxing the muscles of the airways into the lungs, which makes it easier to breathe.
Do I need a prescription for salbutamol?
Salbutamol also known as Ventolin, Asmol, and Airomir, which are commonly used for asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and other respiratory diseases are important reliever medicines. These medicines are available over the counter without the need for a prescription from your GP.
Can salbutamol cause high blood pressure?
Heart conditions: Salbutamol can cause heart complications when used by people with heart conditions such as heart disease, abnormal heart rhythms, and high blood pressure.
Can salbutamol cause death?
We report one case of fatal salbutamol misuse or abuse in a 36-year-old poorly controlled female asthmatic patient with a past medical history of alcoholism and a recent smoking cessation. She died shortly after hospital admission following acute dyspnea and sudden collapse at home.
Can asthma be cured?
Asthma cannot be cured completely, no, but it can be controlled to the point that the symptoms become negligible. As a chronic and lasting condition, asthma is not curable. It is highly treatable, though, so long as a patient has professional support.
How are aerosols and sprays classified as hazardous materials?
With many questions regarding the shipment of aerosols and spray products in accordance with transportation laws, we have researched and found the answers to properly doing so.The Department of Transportation, or D.O.T., has a classification called Title 49 CFR, which details these shipments of hazardous materials.
How big is an aerosol can of paint?
After a lengthy conversation with a representative for the Department of Transportation, we have found the clear method for shipping aerosol spray cans. The examples we discussed to reference could be a 17.5 oz. can of dust cleaner, ant killer, paint, window cleaner, or WD-40.
Do you have to have training to ship aerosols?
Although shipping these Consumer Commodity aerosols does not require training, there have been frequent questions about Hazardous Material training for shipping other ORM-D materials. UPS, FedEx, nor any other carriers require training.
Can you use polyshades aerosol on Mission Oak?
PolyShades® aerosol is available in 6 colors, which match their corresponding colors in the PolyShades® line. For example, PolyShades® aerosol in Mission Oak will produce the same color results as Mission Oak in a round PolyShades® can. Can I apply PolyShades® aerosol over an existing finish?