Ventolin

Ventolin: use, side effects and interactions

Ventolin is a bronchodilator that contains the active substance salbutamol. It is available in various dosage forms, including tablets, inhalation aerosol, syrup and others. The drug is produced in different countries around the world, including the UK, France, Spain, Poland and Croatia.

Ventolin is intended for the prevention and relief of bronchospasm in bronchial asthma, the symptomatic treatment of broncho-obstructive syndrome (chronic bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and other diseases), as well as for the prevention of premature birth.

However, like any other drug, Ventolin has a number of contraindications and side effects. Contraindications include hypersensitivity to the drug, cardiac arrhythmias, heart failure, hyperthyroidism, pheochromocytoma, diabetes mellitus and other diseases.

Various side effects may occur when using Ventolin, including dizziness, headache, tachycardia, arrhythmia, hypotension, myocardial ischemia, heart failure, pulmonary edema, facial flushing, agitation, distal tremor, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, loss of appetite, difficulty urination, sweating, increased blood glucose, hypokalemia and others.

You should also consider possible interactions of Ventolin with other drugs. For example, the use of Ventolin together with theophylline and ephedrine can increase toxic effects, and with corticosteroids, PG synthesis inhibitors, tricyclic antidepressants and MAO blockers can increase the risk of developing cardiovascular complications.

With an overdose of Ventolin, various symptoms may occur, including tachycardia, ventricular flutter, decreased blood pressure, hypoxemia, acidosis and others.

Overall, Ventolin is an effective and widely used drug. However, before using it, you should consult your doctor and carefully study the instructions for use to avoid possible side effects and complications.