Ventolin Solution

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What Is Ventolin Inhalation Solution?

Ventolin Inhalation Solution (albuterol sulfate) is a bronchodilator used to treat bronchospasm (wheezing, shortness of breath) associated with reversible obstructive airway disease such as asthma. The brand name Ventolin Inhalation Solution is discontinued, but generic versions may be available.

What Are Side Effects of Ventolin Inhalation Solution?

Common side effects of Ventolin Inhalation Solution (albuterol sulfate) include:

Dosage for Ventolin Inhalation Solution

The usual dosage of Ventolin Inhalation Solution for adults and children over 12 years of age is 2.5 mg of albuterol administered three to four times daily by nebulization.

What Drugs, Substances, or Supplements Interact with Ventolin Inhalation Solution?

Ventolin Inhalation Solution may interact with beta-blockers, antidepressants, monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), other oral or inhaled bronchodilators, caffeine, diet pills, or decongestants. Tell your doctor all medications and supplements you use.

Ventolin Inhalation Solution During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

It is unknown if Ventolin Inhalation Solution will harm a fetus. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. It is unknown if this drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.

Additional Information

Our Ventolin Inhalation Solution (albuterol sulfate) Side Effects Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information on the potential side effects when taking this medication.

Ventolin Solution Consumer Information

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction (hives, difficult breathing, swelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (fever, sore throat, burning eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash with blistering and peeling).

Call your doctor at once if you have:

wheezing, choking, or other breathing problems after using this medicine;
fast or pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest;
severe headache, blurred vision, pounding in your neck or ears;
chest pain;
severe dizziness;
a seizure;
worsening asthma or COPD symptoms; or
low potassium level--leg cramps, constipation, irregular heartbeats, fluttering in your chest, increased thirst or urination, numbness or tingling, muscle weakness or limp feeling.

Common side effects may include:

chest pain, fast heartbeats;
tremors, nervousness;
headache;
dry mouth, throat irritation; or
unusual or unpleasant taste in your mouth;

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Read the entire detailed patient monograph for Ventolin Solution (Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution)

Ventolin Solution Professional Information

SIDE EFFECTS

The results of clinical trials with VENTOLIN Inhalation Solution in 135 patients showed the following side effects that were considered probably or possibly drug related:

Percent Incidence of Adverse Reactions
	Percent Incidence
Reaction	n = 135
Central nervous system
Tremors	20%
Dizziness	7%
Nervousness	4%
Headache	3%
Sleeplessness	1%
Gastrointestinal
Nausea	4%
Dyspepsia	1%
Ear, nose, and throat
Nasal congestion	1%
Pharyngitis	<1%
Cardiovascular
Tachycardia	1%
Hypertension	1%
Respiratory
Bronchospasm	8%
Cough	4%
Bronchitis	4%
Wheezing	1%

No clinically relevant laboratory abnormalities related to VENTOLIN Inhalation Solution administration were determined in these studies.

Cases of urticaria, angioedema, rash, bronchospasm, hoarseness, oropharyngeal edema, and arrhythmias (including atrial fibrillation, supraventricular tachycardia, extrasystoles) have been reported after the use of VENTOLIN Inhalation Solution.

Read the entire FDA prescribing information for Ventolin Solution (Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution)

&Copy; Ventolin Solution Patient Information is supplied by Cerner Multum, Inc. and Ventolin Solution Consumer information is supplied by First Databank, Inc., used under license and subject to their respective copyrights.

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