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Proventil

Proventil which contains albuterol, is given for the prevention and rapid relief of asthma attacks and other bronchial conditions such as exercise-induced bronchospasms. Proventil is also used to reduce the rate of recurrence and severity of such attacks.

Proventil, a bronchodilator works by relaxing the constricted air passages which results in normal breathing and relieves wheezing. The inhaler works fast, usually produce desired results in as little as 15 minutes while other forms may take up to half an hour.

WARNING

Inform your health care provider before using Proventil if you have preexisting heart conditions such as angina, high blood pressure, seizure, stroke, diabetes, abnormal heartbeat, and thyroid condition.

Do not exceed the recommended dose of Proventil set forth by your physician. Excessive use of Proventil could make the attack worse.

Do not take Proventil if you are taking or took MAO inhibitors within the past two weeks.

Proventil may cause a sudden allergic reaction. If this happens, seek medical help right away.

PROVENTIL SIDE EFFECTS

Common side effects of Proventil may include allergic reactions, aggression, agitation, anxiety, appetite loss, depression, diarrhea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, headache, light-headedness, muscle cramps, nausea, nervousness, nightmares, restlessness, ringing in the ears, insomnia, urinary problems, vomiting, back pain, fever, and fatigue.

Rare side effects may include chest pain, other heart related problems, emotional problems, nosebleeds, urinary problems, restlessness, vertigo, hoarseness, sleepiness and depression.

PROVENTIL INTERACTIONS

Check with your physician before combining Proventil with the following:

Antihistamines
MAO inhibitors
Tricyclic antidepressants
Beta-blockers
Blood pressure lowering drugs
Digoxin
Other bronchodilators
Theophylline
Water pills
Stimulants such as caffeine, St. John' wort, ginseng, and ephedra.

PROVENTIL AND PREGNANCY

If you are or planning to become pregnant, discuss this with your doctor before using Proventil.

As a precautionary measure, nursing mothers should switch to bottle-feed while using Proventil.

PROVENTIL DOSES

Do not inhale Proventil if you have anything else in your mouth.

Allow 5 minutes between puffs (if you are inhaling more than 1).

Inhalation Aerosol (puffs)

Adults and Children age 4 and up: 1-2 inhalations every 4-6 hours.

Inhalation Solutions

Adults and children 12 and up: 2.50 mg 3-4 times/day by nebulizer.

Tablets

Adults and children 12 and up: 2-4 mg 3-4 times/day. Not to exceed 32 mg in a day.
Children 6-11: 2 mg, 3-4 times/day. Not to exceed 32 mg in a day.

Syrup

Adults and children 14 and up: 1-2 teaspoons, 3-4 times/day
Children 6-14 years: 1 teaspoon, 3-4 times/day
Children 2-6 years: 0.1 mg/2.2 lbs of bodyweight, 3 times/day

PROVENTIL OVERDOSE

Proventil overdose usually results in extreme side effects, which may include dizziness, fatigue, headache, high or low blood pressure, insomnia, nausea, nervousness, chest pain, rapid or irregular heartbeat, and seizures.

If you suspect an overdose, seek medical help right away.

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