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What is the Blue Ventolin Inhaler?
Ventolin is a short-acting airway dilator. It is a powder medicine that is administered through an inhaler. The active substance, salbutamol, decompresses the airways, relieving symptoms such as chest tightness, shortness of breath
How does Ventolin work?
What are the benefits of using the Ventolin Pump?
The Ventolin inhaler is indicated in adults, adolescents, and children from 4 to 11 years, in the following cases:
- Rescue medication in mild, moderate
How do I use it and its dosage?
Always use this seasonal inhaler exactly as your doctor has told you. If in doubt, consult your doctor or pharmacist again.
Remember to use your medicine.
Your doctor will indicate the duration of your Ventolin treatment. Do not stop treatment earlier.
The Ventolin inhaler pressurized inhalation produces a fine mist that must be inhaled into the lungs. Make sure you know how to use the inhaler correctly. If you have any problems, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
The recommended dose to relieve an acute attack is:
Adults: one application (100 micrograms) or two applications (200 micrograms).
Children 12 years and older: one application (100 micrograms) or two applications (200 micrograms).
Children under 12 years: one application (100 micrograms). Your doctor can increase it up to two applications (200 micrograms).
The use of the Ventolin inhaler should not exceed four times a day. The need for additional use or a sudden increase in dose indicates a worsening of asthmatic disease.
The recommended dose to prevent an attack during exercise is:
Adults: one application (100 micrograms) or two applications (200 micrograms) before exercise.
Children 12 years and older: one application (100 micrograms) or two applications (200 micrograms) before exercise.
Children under 12 years: one application (100 micrograms) before exercise. Your doctor may increase up to two applications (200 micrograms) before exercise.
The recommended dose for continued use is:
Adults, children from 12 years old and under 12 years old: up to two applications (200 micrograms) four times a day.
Generally
Is Ventolin the same as Salbutamol?
Side effects & precautions
Like all medicines, this asthma treatment inhaler can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Some people may be allergic to medicines. If you experience any of the following symptoms immediately after using Ventolin, stop treatment, and notify your doctor as soon as possible.
Symptoms to watch out for:
Allergic reactions: they are very rare in patients using Ventolin. The signs include:
- A sudden appearance of "whistles" or tightness in the chest
- swelling of the eyelids, face or lips
- skin rash (hives) or hives anywhere on the body
- A sudden feeling of weakness or dizziness (can lead to collapse or loss of consciousness).
- Contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of these symptoms. Stop using Ventolin.
The adverse effects associated with salbutamol classified by organ, system, and frequency are indicated below. The meaning of the terms used to describe the frequency of adverse effects is as follows:
Tell your doctor if you have any of the following symptoms:
Immune system disorders
- Very rare: hypersensitivity (allergic) reactions including angioedema (skin reactions with erythema, edema, and itching), urticaria, bronchospasm (narrowing of the bronchial walls with decreased air intake), hypotension and collapse.
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
- Rare: hypokalemia (low levels of potassium in the blood).
Therapy with agonists can lead to potentially severe hypokalemia.
Nervous system disorders
- Common: tremor, headache (headache).
- Very rare: hyperactivity (agitation and excitability).
Cardiac disorders
- Common: tachycardia (increased heart rate).
- Uncommon: palpitations (irregular heartbeat).
- Very rare: cardiac arrhythmias, including atrial fibrillation, supraventricular tachycardia, and extrasystoles (heart rhythm disorders).
Although it is not known exactly how often it occurs, some people may occasionally experience chest pain (due to heart problems such as angina). Tell your doctor if you develop these symptoms while you are being treated with salbutamol, but do not stop taking it unless you are told to do so.
Vascular disorders
- Rare: peripheral vasodilation (dilation of the size of the peripheral blood vessels).
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
- Very rare: paradoxical bronchospasm (narrowing of the bronchial walls with decreased air intake).
Gastrointestinal disorders
- Uncommon: mouth and throat irritation.
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Buying Ventolin online.
You can buy the Ventolin inhaler online UK through one of the UK’s leading online pharmacies
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