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Xanthine derivatives, steroids and diuretics can increase salbutamol-associated low potassium in acute severe asthma; this potentially serious effect occurs mainly with injected or nebulised treatment, may be worsened by hypoxia, and requires serum potassium monitoring in these situations.
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- Ventolin Evohaler 100 microgramsGlaxoSmithKline UK · emc · SmPC §4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use · Version 25Document updated
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