Ventolin Diskus

Uses of Ventolin Diskus

Ventolin Diskus is used to treat and prevent of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) (chronic bronchitis and emphysema). Ventolin Diskus are useful in patients who are unable to use standard inhalers or are sensitive to freon propellants.

Precautions and Warnings

You should not use Ventolin if you are allergic to albuterol.

Ventolin is not approved for use by anyone younger than 4 years old.

Albuterol may increase the risk of death or hospitalization in people with asthma, but the risk in people with obstructive airway disease or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is not known.

To make sure this medicine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

• heart disease, high blood pressure;
• a thyroid disorder;
• seizures;
• diabetes; or
• low levels of potassium in your blood.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known whether albuterol will harm an unborn baby. However, having uncontrolled asthma during pregnancy may increase the risk of premature birth, low birth weight, or eclampsia (dangerously high blood pressure that can lead to medical problems in both mother and baby). The benefit of preventing bronchospasm may outweigh any risks to the baby.

It may not be safe to breastfeed while using Ventolin. Ask your doctor about any risk.

Dosage

Adults and Children >4 years:

• one inhalation (200mcg) when required

Unless your doctor has recommended otherwise, the total daily dose for adults and children (4 years and older) should not exceed 4 inhalations (800 mcg).

Side Effects

Common side effects:

• Tremor
• changes in blood pressure
• increased heart rate

Uncommon side effects:

• headaches
• nausea
• palpitions
• sensation of warmth
• cardiac arrhythmias
• muscle cramps
• allergic reactions
• mouth and throat irritation with inhaled salbutamol.