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Use of Ventolin (Salbutamol)

If you are using Ventolin (Salbutamol) for asthma, you should use another medicine that works faster than this one for an asthma attack that has already started. If you do not have another medicine to use for an attack or if you have any questions about this, check with your doctor.

For patients taking Ventolin (Salbutamol) extended-release tablets :

Swallow the tablet whole.
Do not crush, break, or chew before swallowing.

For patients taking Ventolin as an aerosol spray, Keep the spray away from your eyes because it may cause irritation.

Ventolin (Salbutamol) are used with a special device. If you do not understand the directions that come with the inhaler or if you are not sure how to use the inhaler, ask your health care professional to show you how to use it. Also, ask your health care professional to check regularly how you use the inhaler to make sure you are using it properly.
For patients using the inhalation solution dosage form :

If you are using Ventolin (Salbutamol) in a nebulizer, make sure you understand exactly how to use it. If you have any questions about this, check with your health care professional.
Do not use if solution turns pinkish to brownish in color or if it becomes cloudy.
Do not mix another inhalation medicine with an adrenergic bronchodilator medicine in the nebulizer unless told to do so by your health care professional.

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Dose of Ventolin (Salbutamol)

The dose of Ventolin (Salbutamol) will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of Ventolin (Salbutamol). If your dose of Ventolin (Salbutamol) is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The number of tablets or teaspoonfuls of suspension that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are taking Ventolin (Salbutamol).

For symptoms of asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, or other lung disease:

For oral dosage form (tablets):
Adults and children 12 years of age and older—At first, 2 to 4 mg three or four times a day. Then your doctor may increase your dose, if needed.
Children 6 to 12 years of age—2 mg three or four times a day.
Children up to 6 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
For oral dosage form (extended-release tablets):
Adults and children 12 years of age and older—4 to 8 mg every twelve hours.
Children 6 to 12 years of age—4 mg every twelve hours.
Children up to 6 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

For inhalation aerosol dosage form:

For preventing or treating bronchospasm:
Adults and children 4 years of age and older—1 to 2 inhalations (puffs) every four to six hours.
Children up to 4 years of age—Dose must be determined by your doctor.
For preventing bronchospasm caused by exercise:
Adults and children 4 years of age and older—2 inhalations (puffs) taken fifteen minutes before you start to exercise.
Children up to 4 years of age—Dose must be determined by your doctor.

For inhalation solution dosage form:

For preventing or treating bronchospasm:
Adults and children 12 years of age and older—Ventolin (Salbutamol) is used in a nebulizer and is taken by inhalation over five to fifteen minutes. The usual dose is 2.5 milligrams (mg) of Ventolin (Salbutamol) taken every four to six hours if needed.
Children up to 12 years of age—Ventolin (Salbutamol) is used in a nebulizer and is taken by inhalation over five to fifteen minutes. The usual dose is 1.25 to 2.5 milligrams (mg) of Ventolin (Salbutamol) taken every four to six hours if needed.

Missed Dose of Ventolin (Salbutamol)

If you miss a dose of Ventolin (Salbutamol) , apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage of Ventolin (Salbutamol)

• Keep Ventolin (Salbutamol) out of the reach of children.
• Store Ventolin (Salbutamol) away from heat and direct light.
• Do not store Ventolin (Salbutamol) in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause Ventolin (Salbutamol) to break down.
• Do not keep outdated Ventolin (Salbutamol) or Ventolin (Salbutamol) no longer needed.
• Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children. Keep out of the reach of children.
• Do not puncture, break, or burn the inhalation aerosol container, even if it is empty.
• Store canister with the nozzle end down.

Precautions While Using Ventolin (Salbutamol)

For patients with diabetes:

Ventolin (Salbutamol) may cause your blood sugar levels to rise, which could change the amount of insulin or diabetes medicine that you need to take.
For patients taking Ventolin (Salbutamol) for asthma:

If you still have trouble breathing or if your condition becomes worse (for example, if you have to use an inhaler more frequently to relieve asthma attacks), check with your doctor right away.

Check with your doctor if you need to use 4 or more inhalations (puffs) a day of a fast-acting inhaled bronchodilator for 2 or more days in a row to relieve asthma attacks.
If you need to use more than 1 canister (a total of 200 inhalations per canister) of a fast-acting inhaled bronchodilator in a 2-month period to relieve asthma attacks.

Side Effects of Ventolin (Salbutamol)

Along with its needed effects, Ventolin (Salbutamol) may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Rare

Possible signs of an allergic reaction
Hoarseness; large hive-like swellings on eyelids, face, genitals, hands or feet, lips, throat, tongue; sudden trouble in swallowing or breathing ; tightness in throat

Possible signs of a severe reaction that has occurred in children taking Ventolin (Salbutamol) by mouth
Bleeding or crusting sores on lips; chest pain; chills; fever; general feeling of illness; muscle cramps or pain; nausea; painful eyes; painful sores, ulcers, or white spots in mouth or on lips; red or irritated eyes; skin rash or sores, hives, and/or itching; sore throat; vomiting

Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

Fast heartbeat; irregular heartbeat

Rare

Chest pain; convulsions (seizures); fainting (with isoproterenol); hives ; increase in blood pressure (more common with ephedrine or epinephrine); mental problems; muscle cramps or pain; nausea or vomiting; trouble in urinating; unusual tiredness or weakness.

Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:

More common

Anxiety (with epinephrine); headache ; nervousness; tremor

Less common

Dizziness; feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings; sweating; trouble in sleeping

Although not all of the side effects listed above have been reported for each of Ventolin (Salbutamol), they have been reported for at least one of them. All of Ventolin (Salbutamol) are similar, so many of the above side effects may occur with any of the medicines.

Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.

In deciding to use Ventolin (Salbutamol), the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For Ventolin (Salbutamol), the following should be considered:

Allergies—Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to Ventolin (Salbutamol), ephedrine, epinephrine, isoproterenol, metaproterenol, or terbutaline. Also, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.

Pregnancy—Ventolin (Salbutamol) can increase blood sugar, blood pressure, and heart rate in the mother, and may increase the heart rate and decrease blood sugar in the infant. Before taking Ventolin (Salbutamol), make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or may become pregnant.

Ventolin (Salbutamol) also relaxes the muscles of the uterus and may delay labor.

Ventolin (Salbutamol) has not been studied in pregnant women. Studies in animals have shown that Ventolin (Salbutamol) causes birth defects when given in doses many times the usual human dose.

Breast-feeding—

It is not known whether Ventolin (Salbutamol) passes into breast milk. Although most medicines pass into breast milk in small amounts, many of them may be used safely while breast-feeding. Mothers who are taking this medicine and who wish to breast-feed should discuss this with their doctor.

Excitement and nervousness may be more common in children 2 to 6 years of age who take Ventolin (Salbutamol) than in adults and older children.

Older adults—Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of Ventolin (Salbutamol), such as trembling, high blood pressure, or fast or irregular heartbeats.

Other medicines—Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking adrenergic bronchodilators, it is especially important that your health care professional know if you are taking any of the following:

Amphetamines or
Appetite suppressants (diet pills) or
Medicine for colds, sinus problems, or hay fever or other allergies (including nose drops or sprays) or
Other medicines for asthma or other breathing problems—The chance for side effects may be increased
Beta-adrenergic blocking agents taken orally or by injection (acebutolol [e.g., Sectral], atenolol [e.g., Tenormin], betaxolol [e.g., Kerlone], bisoprolol [e.g., Zebeta], carteolol [e.g., Cartrol], labetalol [e.g., Normodyne], metoprolol [e.g., Lopressor, Toprol XL], nadolol [e.g., Corgard], oxprenolol [e.g., Trasicor], penbutolol [e.g., Levatol], pindolol [e.g., Visken], propranolol [e.g., Inderal], sotalol [e.g., Sotacor], timolol [e.g., Blocadren])—Ventolin (Salbutamol) may prevent the adrenergic bronchodilators from working properly
Beta-adrenergic blocking agents used in the eye (betaxolol [e.g., Betoptic], levobunolol [e.g., Betagan], metipranolol [e.g., OptiPranolol], timolol [e.g., Timoptic]—Enough of Ventolin (Salbutamol) may be absorbed from the eye into the blood stream to prevent the adrenergic bronchodilators from working properly
Cocaine—Unwanted effects of both medicines on the heart may be increased
Digitalis medicines (e.g., Lanoxin) or
Quinidine (e.g., Quinaglute Dura-Tabs, Quinidex)—The risk of heart rhythm problems may be increased
Monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor activity (isocarboxazid [e.g., Marplan], phenelzine [e.g., Nardil], procarbazine [e.g., Matulane], selegiline [e.g., Eldepryl], tranylcypromine [e.g., Parnate])—Taking adrenergic bronchodilators while you are taking or within 2 weeks of taking monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors may dramatically increase the effects of MAO inhibitors
Thyroid hormones—The effect of this medicine may be increased
Tricyclic antidepressants (amitriptyline [e.g., Elavil], amoxapine [e.g., Asendin], clomipramine [e.g., Anafranil], desipramine [e.g., Norpramin], doxepin [e.g., Sinequan], imipramine [e.g., Tofranil], nortriptyline [e.g., Aventyl, Pamelor], protriptyline [e.g., Vivactil], trimipramine [e.g., Surmontil])—The effects of Ventolin (Salbutamol) on the heart and blood vessels may be increased .

Other medical problems—The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of Ventolin (Salbutamol). Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

Convulsions (seizures)—Ventolin (Salbutamol) may make this condition worse
Diabetes mellitus (sugar diabetes)—Ventolin (Salbutamol) may increase blood sugar, which could change the amount of insulin or other diabetes medicine you need
Enlarged prostate—Ephedrine may make the condition worse
Gastrointestinal narrowing—Use of the extended-release dosage form of Ventolin (Salbutamol) may result in a blockage in the intestines.
Glaucoma—Ephedrine or epinephrine may make the condition worse
High blood pressure or
Overactive thyroid—Use of ephedrine or epinephrine may cause severe high blood pressure and other side effects may also be increased
Parkinson's disease—Epinephrine may make stiffness and trembling worse
Psychiatric problems—Epinephrine may make problems worse
Reduced blood flow to the brain—Epinephrine further decreases blood flow, which could make the problem worse
Reduced blood flow to the heart or
Heart rhythm problems—Ventolin (Salbutamol) may make these conditions worse

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