The
following information is intended to supplement, not
substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician,
pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be
construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe,
appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare
professional before using this drug.
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Ventolin Inhaler Use Indication:
Ventolin Inhaler /Albuterol comes as tablets, extended-release
(long-acting) tablets, and syrup to take by mouth and as an aerosol,
solution, and powder-filled capsules to inhale by mouth. The solution is
inhaled using a nebulizer, and the powder-filled capsules are inhaled
using a special dry powder inhaler. Ventolin Inhaler /Albuterol tablets and syrup are
usually taken three or four times a day, and extended-release tablets
are usually taken twice a day. The oral inhalation is usually used every
4 to 6 hours for the treatment or prevention of asthma symptoms. It is
used 15 minutes before exercise when used for the prevention of
bronchospasm during exercise.
Follow the
directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or
pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take Ventolin
Inhaler /Albuterol
exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more
often than prescribed by your doctor.
Do not chew or
crush the extended-release tablets; swallow them whole.
Ventolin Inhaler
/Albuterol
controls symptoms of asthma and other lung diseases but does not cure
them. Do not stop taking Ventolin Inhaler /Albuterol without talking to your doctor.
Before you use
the Ventolin Inhaler for the first time, read the written instructions
that come with it. Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or respiratory therapist
to show you how to use it. Practice using the inhaler while he or she
watches.
To use the
aerosol inhaler, follow these steps:
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Shake the inhaler well.
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Remove the protective cap.
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Exhale (breathe out) as
completely as possible through your nose while keeping your mouth
shut.
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Open Mouth Technique: Open your
mouth wide, and place the open end of the mouthpiece about 1-2 inches
from your mouth. Closed Mouth Technique: Place the open end of the
mouthpiece well into your mouth, past your front teeth. Close your
lips tightly around the mouthpiece.
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Take a slow, deep breath
through the mouthpiece and, at the same time, press down on the
container to spray the medication into your mouth. Be sure that the
mist goes into your throat and is not blocked by your teeth or tongue.
Adults giving the treatment to young children may hold the child's
nose closed to be sure that the medication goes into the child's
throat.
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Hold your breath for 5-10
seconds, remove the inhaler, and exhale slowly through your nose or
mouth. If you take two puffs, wait 2 minutes and shake the inhaler
well before taking the second puff.
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Replace the protective cap on
the inhaler.
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After each treatment, rinse
your mouth with water or mouthwash.
If you have
difficulty getting the Ventolin Inhaler medication into your lungs, a
spacer (a special device that attaches to the inhaler) may help; ask
your doctor, pharmacist, or respiratory therapist for more information.
Use only the
adapter that comes with your canister. Do not use the adapter with any
other product canister.
To use the dry
powder inhaler, follow these steps:
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Remove the inhaler from its
container and check to make sure it is clean and dry. Make sure that
there are no objects in the mouthpiece.
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Keep the inhaler upright and
hold the darker-colored end in one hand. Turn the lighter-colored end
as far as it can go in either direction.
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Take a powder-filled capsule
from its pack and place the clear (thinner) end of the capsule in the
raised hole in the lighter-colored end of the inhaler. If there is a
used capsule shell in the inhaler, it will be pushed into the chamber.
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Push the new capsule in until
it is even with the top of the hole in the inhaler.
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Hold the inhaler level
(horizontally) with the white dot uppermost, and turn the
lighter-colored end (where the capsule was put in) as far as it will
go in the opposite direction. This will open the capsule.
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Keep the inhaler level. Breathe
out as far as you comfortably can. Raise the inhaler to your mouth and
gently put the mouthpiece (darker-colored end) between your teeth and
lips. Do not push the inhaler further inside your mouth than your
teeth.
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Hold the dark blue part of the
inhaler so you won't accidentally inhale the device.
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Breathe in through your mouth
as quickly and as deeply as you comfortably can.
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Hold your breath for a short
time, then remove the inhaler from your mouth and breathe out.
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If your doctor has told you to
take two capsules, repeat steps 2-9.
Ventolin Inhaler Medication Side Effects:
Although side effects from Ventolin Inhaler
/Albuterol are not
common, they can occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are
severe or do not go away:
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tremor
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nervousness
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dizziness
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drowsiness
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headache
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upset stomach
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cough
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difficulty falling asleep or
staying asleep
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dry mouth (inhalation only)
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throat irritation (inhalation
only)
If you
experience any of the following symptoms while using Ventolin Inhaler,
call your doctor immediately:
Precautions on using Ventolin Inhaler Medication
Before taking Ventolin Inhaler /Albuterol,
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tell your doctor and pharmacist
if you are allergic to Ventolin Inhaler /Albuterol or any other drugs.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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tell your doctor if you are
pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you
become pregnant while taking Ventolin Inhaler /Albuterol, call your doctor.
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if you are having surgery,
including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are
taking Ventolin Inhaler /Albuterol.
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