Anti-asthmatic Ventolin is widely used in the treatment of respiratory diseases. Inhalation with this drug helps to eliminate the manifestations of broncholytic spasm in the patient. Ventolin refers to drugs for the expansion of the bronchus in spasms. It is used for bronchial asthma and obstructive bronchitis to prevent an attack of suffocation and eliminate what has already occurred. It is used with caution in pregnant and nursing women and is contraindicated in cases of miscarriage.

There are 2 types of this drug on the market:

Nebula. It is used for inhalation with a nebulizer. In this form of the drug, the solution is in special transparent capsules of small volume.

Inhaler. The drug is contained inside a special inhaler. In a small cylinder of the device, there is a drug for 200 doses.

Special instructions

Before you start using an inhaler or using Ventolin for a nebulizer, you need to know the following: you should use Ventolin only when prescribed by a doctor. This drug should be part of a set of treatment measures, and only then it can bring the patient benefits from the use. If you notice that the effectiveness of the solution decreases, you should re-contact your doctor and undergo a survey to identify the cause. During the course, it is advisable to carry out permanent control over the content of potassium in the blood. If, during the course of treatment, there is a strong deterioration in health, you should immediately get qualified medical care.

The instructions for use, which are in each package of the drug, contain comprehensive information about possible indications for use. But only the attending doctor should make a prescription for treatment with this drug. They may assign you a remedy for asthma (the remedy may prevent an attack) or chronic lung diseases.

What are the restrictions

In fact, Ventolin Inhaler for children may not always be used. It is contraindicated for children who are under two years old, but in some cases, it is prescribed as early as 1.5 years. Starting from this age, the drug can be used, but in smaller dosages. Children who are not yet 18 months old are rarely prescribed this drug because its effect on children of this age is still poorly understood. Most often, pediatricians prescribe the drug for a short period of time. When prescribing, the doctor takes into account the age of the child, the degree of complexity of the disease, and possible side effects. The duration of treatment also depends on many factors and is prescribed individually.

Adults are prescribed Ventolin Inhaler less often than children as they need to take the drug in large doses. The frequency of use and duration of treatment are also prescribed by the doctor, depending on the complexity of the disease.

Contraindications

It is forbidden to take Ventolin Inhaler together with non-selective beta-blockers (elements that interfere with the work of catecholamines, which are most often used in cardiology). This drug is not recommended in the presence of thyrotoxicosis, because they can increase the developing tachycardia. When combined with cardiac glycosides, Ventolin may increase the likelihood of arrhythmia in a patient. And taking Theophylline together with Ventolin is fraught with the development of tachyarrhythmia. It is also worth remembering that the drug has a strengthening effect on the central nervous system stimulants. Pregnant women should also be very careful about taking the drug. After all, in some cases, the mother may show weak labor activity due to the use of the drug.

In general, contraindications to the use of the drug are as follows: high sensitivity to the elements that are used in the drug; simultaneous use with incompatible drugs; pronounced hyperfunction of the thyroid gland; the presence of any cardiovascular diseases; a tendency to epileptic seizures.

This portable inhaler is used for mild forms of diseases. The device is easy to carry and use anywhere and anytime. And its volume is enough for a long time of use.