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Is Albuterol Safe When Diagnosed With Arrythmia?

i am an 83 yo male. i take 5 mg amlodipine and 6.25 mg of carvediloil (2Tab) daily for hbp.also take 2.5 mg of jantoven (6days) and 5 mg (1day) as well as .250mcg digoxin for irregular heartbeat. Dr. wants to put me on albuteral because of wheezing associated with a cold. also take 2 mg prednisone daily and weekly dose of 50 mg/ml embrel and 50k vitamin d for RA. I remember reading that albuteral should not be taken by pts with arrythmia ot taking a steroid.
Thu, 20 Sep 2018
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Hello,

Albuterol is a safe drug and can be used in cardiac patients.
However it may cause elevated heart rate in some patients. You can consult with your cardiologist before starting Albuterol.

Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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Is Albuterol Safe When Diagnosed With Arrythmia?

Hello, Albuterol is a safe drug and can be used in cardiac patients. However it may cause elevated heart rate in some patients. You can consult with your cardiologist before starting Albuterol. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician