Ventorlin Inhaler

User of Ventorlin Inhaler

Ventorlin Inhaler belongs to a group of medicines called fast-acting bronchodilators or “relievers”. It’s used to treat the symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD) such as coughing, wheezing, and breathlessness.

Ventorlin Inhaler  is called “reliever” inhalers because they give you quick relief from breathing problems when you need it. In most cases, you will be given another inhaler to prevent your symptoms (a “preventer”) and you should use this regularly every day.

Precautions and Warnings

• You are diabetic.
• You have a thyroid disorder.
• You are suffering from fungal, bacterial or viral infection in your lungs or airways.
• You are suffering from high blood pressure or heart disease.
• You have low levels of potassium in the blood.
• You need to use this inhaler more frequently than the frequency recommended by your doctor.
• You notice worsening of symptoms after using this inhaler.
• You are allergic to milk (lactose or galactose intolerance).

You should not use this during pregnancy unless and until it has been prescribed by your doctor.

You must avoid the use of Ventorlin Metered-Dose Inhaler if you breastfeed your baby. Use this medicine only when it is clearly prescribed by your doctor.

Dosage

The normal way to use your inhaler (both adults and children) is:

• 1 or 2 puffs of salbutamol when you need it
• up to a maximum of 4 times in 24 hours (regardless of whether you have 1 puff or 2 puffs at a time)

Salbutamol is sometimes used to prevent breathing symptoms happening in the first place. This could be before a trigger such as exercise or exposure to pets. In this situation, the normal dose is still 1 or 2 puffs at a time.

In a sudden asthma attack you can use your inhaler more and take up to 10 puffs. Wait 30 seconds and always shake the inhaler between each puff.

Side Effects

• Headache
• Shakiness (tremors)
• Increased heart rate (palpitation)
• Muscle cramps
• Dizziness
• Irritation in the throat, cough immediately after inhalation can be avoided by rinsing the mouth after using the inhaler
• Rashes, swelling in and around the mouth leading to difficulty in breathing