Pirbuterol

Overview
Pirbuterol (trade name: Maxair) is a beta-2 adrenergic bronchodilator used in the treatment of asthma, available (as perbuterol acetate) as a breath-activated metered-dose inhaler ("autohaler").

Clinical use

 * Asthma - preventative/maintenance medicine
 * Asthma - "rescue" medicine for reversal of acute asthma attack

Mode of Action

 * MAOIs, tricyclic antidepressants may increase the effects of pirbuterol.

Cardiovascular

 * Palpitations
 * tachycardia
 * blood pressure changes
 * chest tightness / chest discomfort
 * angina pectoris
 * arrhythmias

CNS

 * Tremor
 * anxiety
 * confusion
 * fatigue
 * dizziness
 * nervousness
 * headache
 * weakness
 * hyperactivity / hyperkinesia / excitement
 * insomnia

Ear Nose and Throat

 * Dry nose
 * throat irritation

Gastrointestinal System

 * GI distress
 * dry mouth
 * diarrhea
 * nausea / vomiting

Respiratory

 * Cough
 * throat irritation

Miscellaneous

 * Flushing
 * anorexia / appetite loss
 * unusual / bad taste
 * taste / smell changes

Source/External Link
RxList: Maxair (Pirbuterol)