Proventil
Proventil is used for treating breathing problems in patients who have asthma or certain other airway diseases.
Drug Name Proventil (Albuterol) Common use Proventil is a bronchodilator that relaxes muscles in the airways and increases air flow to the lungs. Use Proventil exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not use the medication in larger amounts, or use it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Contraindications You should not use Proventil if you are allergic to salbutamol. Before using Proventil, tell your doctor if you have:
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. It is not known whether salbutamol passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:
Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Use the medication as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and use the medicine at the next regularly scheduled time. Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose. Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine. An overdose of salbutamol can be fatal. Overdose symptoms may include nervousness, headache, tremor, dry mouth, chest pain or heavy feeling, rapid or uneven heart rate, pain spreading to the arm or shoulder, nausea, sweating, dizziness, seizure (convulsions), feeling light-headed or fainting. Store Proventil at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Extreme heat can cause the medicine canister to burst. Do not store it in your car on hot days. Do not throw an empty canister into open flame. Precautions When using the inhaler device for the first time, prime it by spraying 4 test sprays into the air, away from your face. Shake well before priming. Also prime the inhaler if you have not used it for 2 weeks or longer, or if you have dropped the inhaler. Possible side effects Stop using Proventil and get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:
Less serious Proventil side effects may include:
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