Ventolin Inhaler

Who is Ventolin Inhaler for ?

Albuterol is used to prevent and treat wheezing, shortness of breath, and troubled breathing caused by asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and other lung diseases. It also is used to prevent breathing difficulties (bronchospasm) during exercise. It relaxes and opens air passages in the lungs, making it easier to breathe. this medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Albuterol is an inhaled Beta-2 Agonist that works in the lungs to open your airways and allow for easier breathing. It does this by stimulating the beta-2 receptors, which are a certain type of receptor located in your lungs that helps regulate constriction and dilation of the airways.

When should I be careful taking Ventolin Inhaler ?

Before taking albuterol,

• tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to albuterol or any other drugs.
• tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription medications you are taking, especially atenolol (Tenormin); carteolol (Cartrol); labetalol (Normodyne, Trandate); metoprolol (Lopressor); nadolol (Corgard); phenelzine (Nardil); propranolol (Inderal); sotalol (Betapace); theophylline (Theo-Dur); timolol (Blocadren); tranylcypromine (Parnate); and other medications for asthma, heart disease, or depression.
• tell your doctor and pharmacist what nonprescription medications and vitamins you are taking, including ephedrine, phenylephrine, phenylpropanolamine, or pseudoephedrine. Many nonprescription products contain these drugs (e.g., diet pills and medications for colds and asthma), so check labels carefully. Do not take any of these medications without talking to your doctor (even if you never had a problem taking them before).
• tell your doctor if you have or have ever had an irregular heartbeat, increased heart rate, heart disease, high blood pressure, glaucoma, an overactive thyroid gland, diabetes, or seizures.
• tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking albuterol, call your doctor.
• if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking albuterol.

Side Effects

Although side effects from albuterol are not common, they can occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

• tremor
• nervousness
• dizziness
• drowsiness
• headache
• upset stomach
• cough
• insomnia
• dry mouth (inhalation only)
• throat irritation (inhalation only)

If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:

• increased difficulty breathing
• rapid or increased heart rate
• chest pain or discomfort
• irregular heartbeat