|
Albuterol relaxes the smooth muscle in the lungs and dilates airways to improve breathing. It is used in the treatment of asthma, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema. The inhaler enables Albuterol to reach deep into the lungs for maximum benefit.
|
|
Proventil, Ventolin
|
Overview | Photos | How
To Use | Side
Effects | Precautions | Missed
Dose | Drug
Interactions | |
Albuterol-Aerosol Oral Inhaler
Proventil, Ventolin
Uses
Albuterol relaxes the smooth muscle in the lungs and dilates airways to improve breathing. It is used in the treatment of asthma, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema. The inhaler enables Albuterol to reach deep into the lungs for maximum benefit.
Storage
- Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight.
- Do not store in the bathroom.
- Do not puncture.
Overdose
- If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
- Symptoms of overdose may include seizures, dizziness, headache, unusually fast heart- beat, muscle weakness, sleeplessness, or chest pain.
Photos How
To Use - Make sure you understand how to use the inhaler properly.
- Shake the canister well before using.
- Some products require priming before the very first use, or if several days pass between uses.
- Consult your pharmacist for more details.
- Place the canister near your mouth and exhale.
- Depress the spray as you inhale deeply.
- Hold your breath for a few seconds to allow Albuterol to be absorbed.
- If more than one inhalation is prescribed, wait at least one full minute between inhalations.
- Rinse your mouth after using to help prevent dryness and relieve throat irritation.
- Use Albuterol exactly as prescribed.
- Do not use it more frequently without your doctor s approval.
- Excessive use may make Albuterol less effective and may increase side effects.
- If you find yourself using more than usual, contact your doctor.
- If symptoms do not improve or worsen after using Albuterol or if you find yourself using this more than usual, contact your doctor immediately.
Side
Effects - Dry mouth, irritated throat, dizziness, headache, lightheadedness, heartburn, loss of appetite, altered taste sensation, restlessness, anxiety, nervousness, trembling, and sweating may occur but should subside as your body adjusts to the medication.
- If these symptoms persist or worsen, inform your doctor.
- To relieve dry mouth, suck on (sugarless) hard candy or ice chips, chew (sugarless) gum, drink water or use saliva substitute.
- Inform your doctor if you experience: chest pain, pounding heartbeat, breathing difficulties.
- In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to Albuterol, seek medical attention immediately.
- Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing.
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Before using Albuterol, tell your doctor your medical history especially of: overactive thyroid, heart disease, high blood pressure, epilepsy, diabetes, any drug allergies.
- Albuterol should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.
- Discuss the risk and benefits with your doctor.
- Albuterol may be excreted into breast milk.
- Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Missed
Dose - Ask your doctor about what action to take if you should miss a dose.
- Do not double-up the dose.
Drug
Interactions - Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medications you use, including: beta-blockers (e.g., propranolol, timolol), drugs used to treat asthma, ephedrine, epinephrine, pseudoephedrine, drugs for depression, MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone, linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine), diuretics (e.g., hydrochlorothiazide).
- Consult your doctor before using diet pills or drugs used to treat colds or allergies, including those sold over-the-counter.
- Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
|
CONDITIONS
OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute
for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information
is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions
or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular
drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional
should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or
discontinuing any course of treatment. |