Derihaler 100 mcg Inhaler

Derihaler 100 mcg Inhaler is a salbutamol/albuterol inhaler used to quickly open the airways when breathing becomes tight or wheezy. Each inhalation delivers 100 mcg of salbutamol, a short-acting beta2-agonist (rescue bronchodilator). It is commonly used for asthma symptoms and for preventing exercise-induced bronchospasm before activity. Derihaler 100 mcg Inhaler is meant for fast symptom relief, not long-term control of asthma inflammation.

How it works: Salbutamol relaxes the smooth muscles around the airways, which helps the air passages open up and makes breathing easier. Because Derihaler 100 mcg Inhaler is inhaled directly into the lungs, it can work within minutes to relieve wheeze, chest tightness, and shortness of breath.

Derihaler 100 mcg Inhaler is a standard rescue strength, suitable for people who have been assessed by a doctor and need quick relief from bronchospasm. Compared with lower-dose rescue inhalers, this 100 mcg strength is designed to deliver a full metered dose per inhalation, so it may be chosen when a clinician wants reliable, on-demand bronchodilation. If symptoms are needing this inhaler more often than prescribed, that usually means asthma is not well controlled and medical review is needed.

• Quick relief of asthma symptoms
• Relief of wheezing and chest tightness
• Treatment of bronchospasm
• Prevention of exercise-induced asthma symptoms
• Rescue inhaler for sudden shortness of breath

• Use Derihaler 100 mcg Inhaler exactly as your doctor prescribed it.
• Shake the inhaler well before each puff and breathe out fully before using it.
• Place the mouthpiece in your mouth, seal your lips around it, and inhale deeply and steadily as you press the canister.
• Hold your breath for about 10 seconds after each inhalation if you can, then breathe out slowly.
• If a second puff is prescribed, wait the amount of time your doctor or label instructions specify between puffs.
• For exercise-induced symptoms, it may be taken shortly before activity if your doctor has directed you to do so.

Each inhalation of Derihaler 100 mcg Inhaler delivers 100 mcg of salbutamol/albuterol. The number of inhalations and how often you may use it depends on your age, symptom severity, and your doctor’s instructions; many patients use it only as needed for relief, and some use it before exercise. Do not exceed the maximum daily use your prescriber gives you, because frequent need for a rescue inhaler can signal worsening asthma.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Salbutamol / Albuterol may include:

• Shakiness or tremor
• Nervousness or feeling jittery
• Fast heartbeat or palpitations
• Headache
• Throat irritation
• Mild muscle cramps
• Cough after inhalation

• Tell your doctor if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, an overactive thyroid, diabetes, or a history of seizures.
• Use caution if you already have an irregular heartbeat, because salbutamol can cause palpitations and tachycardia.
• Do not use more often than prescribed; needing frequent rescue doses can mean your asthma is getting worse.
• If this inhaler makes your breathing suddenly worse after a dose, seek emergency help.
• Tell your doctor about pregnancy or breastfeeding before using Derihaler 100 mcg Inhaler.
• Some people may feel shaky or lightheaded after use, so be careful with driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Avoid using other stimulant medicines unless your prescriber says it is safe.

• Other bronchodilators or asthma medicines that can increase side effects
• Beta-blockers such as propranolol, which can reduce the effect of albuterol
• Diuretics, which may increase the risk of low potassium
• Digoxin, because salbutamol/albuterol can affect digoxin levels or heart rhythm monitoring
• MAO inhibitors or tricyclic antidepressants, which can increase cardiovascular side effects

Store Derihaler 100 mcg Inhaler at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight, and keep the cap on when not in use.