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| About Albuterol - Ventolin |
Ventolin is designated for use to avoid and relieve from
bronchospasm for patients of age above 4 years having reversible
obstructive airway disease such as asthma. Ventolin works by
relaxing muscles in the airways for enhancing breathing process. It
could also be used for conditions other than those listed in its
medication guide. However, before taking Ventolin you should consult
the doctor if you are suffering from heart disease or high blood
pressure, epilepsy or some other seizure disorders, diabetes, hyper
hyperthyroidism, difficulty in swallowing, any type of liver related
disease or kidney disease, because you may be unable to take
Ventolin in such conditions or perhaps may be advised to take some
altered doses or even required to undergo specific monitoring during
the drug regimen.
Ventolin is categorized as schedule C drug by Food and Drug
Administration which means that it is not yet known whether it harms
the unborn baby. Hence the pregnant women should not take Ventolin
without consulting their doctor. Moreover, Ventolin should be taken
strictly as directed by the physician only. In case of any overdose
of this medication, the patient may experience symptoms including
angina or chest pain, abnormal heartbeats or fluttering heart,
seizures, tremor, weakness, headache, nausea and vomiting. There are
several reported side effects of thus medication such as: allergic
reaction, chest pain or abnormal heartbeats, headache, giddiness or
lightheadedness, insomnia, tremor or nervousness, sweating, nausea,
vomiting, diarrhoea or dry mouth.
Ventolin is also reported to be interacting with certain specific
drugs so it is highly advised to consult the physician if you are
already taking any other medications including OTC or herbal
products also.
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