Medications and DrugsBrand Names: Proventil, Proventil Repetabs, Ventolin, VolmaxGeneric Name: albuterol (Pronunciation: al BYOO teh rall)
What is albuterol (Proventil, Proventil Repetabs, Ventolin, Volmax)?Albuterol works by relaxing muscles in the airways to improve breathing. Albuterol is used to treat bronchospasm (wheezing, shortness of breath) associated with reversible obstructive airway disease such as asthma. Albuterol may also be used for conditions other than those listed in this medication guide. Albuterol 2 mg-MYL round, white, imprinted with M 255 Albuterol 2 mg-URL round, white, imprinted with MP 47 Albuterol 4 mg-MUT round, white, imprinted with MP, 88 Albuterol 4 mg-MYL round, white, imprinted with M 572 Albuterol 4 mg-WAR round, white, imprinted with WARRICK, 1530 Albuterol ER 4 mg-MYL round, white, imprinted with 22, M Albuterol ER 8 mg-MYL round, blue, imprinted with 24, M Proventil 2 mg round, white, imprinted with 252 252, Proventil 2 Proventil Repetabs 4 mg round, white, imprinted with SP 431 Volmax 4 mg hexagonal, blue, imprinted with VOLMAX, 4 Volmax 8 mg hexagonal, white, imprinted with VOLMAX, 8 What are the possible side effects of albuterol (Proventil, Proventil Repetabs, Ventolin, Volmax)?Stop taking albuterol and seek emergency medical attention if you experience any of the following serious side effects:
Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take albuterol and talk to your doctor if you experience
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. What is the most important information I should know about albuterol (Proventil, Proventil Repetabs, Ventolin, Volmax)?Seek medical attention if you notice that you require more than your usual or more than the maximum amount of any asthma medication in a 24-hour period. An increased need for medication could be an early sign of a serious asthma attack. (Page 1 of 3) |
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Asthma is a disease that affects the breathing passages, or airways, of the lungs. Asthma is a chronic (ongoing, long-term) inflammatory disease that causes difficulty breathing.
When an exacerbation or "attack" of asthma takes place, the inflammation in the airways causes the lining of the breathing passages to swell. This swelling narrows the diameter of the airway, eventually to a point where it is hard to exchange enough air to breathe comfortably. This is when coughing, wheezing, and the sensation of distress start.
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- The attacks don't last long, and they are alleviated quickly with medication. There are no symptoms between attacks.
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