Ventolin Pills
Designed to target airway obstruction to support easier breathing.
Strengths: 2 · 4mg
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Medicine details
- Alternative names
Proventil; Ventolin Evohaler; Ventolin Accuhaler; Salamol
- Therapeutic class
Bronchodilator
- Pharmacological class
Beta2-agonist
- Contraindications
hypersensitivity to salbutamol
- Precautions and warnings
caution in cardiovascular disease; caution in hyperthyroidism
- Minor side effects
tremor; headache
- Moderate side effects
palpitations; muscle cramps
- Serious side effects
arrhythmia — requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
Tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Patient summary
Designed to target airway obstruction to support easier breathing.
- Prescription status
POM
- Onset Time
30–60 minutes
- Duration
4–6 hours
- Storage instructions
Store below 25°C in a dry place.
- Drug interactions
beta-blockers
- Age restrictions
Adjust dosage for paediatric patients.
Mechanism of action
A selective beta2-adrenergic agonist that relaxes bronchial smooth muscle, facilitating improved airflow.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use sparingly as it may inhibit uterine contractions. Breastfeeding: Salbutamol is likely excreted in breast milk.
Ventolin Pills
Designed to target airway obstruction to support easier breathing.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Salbutamol
- Listed indication(s): Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Usually available as
- 270 tablets - 2 mg901-2-mg-8512
- 270 tablets - 4 mg901-4-mg-8519