Prescription VENTOLIN HFA is used for the prevention and relief of bronchospasm in patients 4 years of age and older with reversible obstructive airway disease. VENTOLIN HFA is also used for the prevention of exercise-induced bronchospasm (EIB) in patients 4 years of age and older.
Important Safety Information for VENTOLIN HFA 90 mcg
Do not use VENTOLIN HFA if you are allergic to albuterol sulfate or any of the ingredients of VENTOLIN HFA. Ask your doctor if you have questions.
If your symptoms become significantly worse when you use VENTOLIN HFA, call your doctor right away. This worsening of symptoms can be life threatening and frequently occurs with the first use of a new canister.
Take VENTOLIN HFA as directed by your doctor. Do not take extra doses or take more often without asking your doctor. Get medical help right away if VENTOLIN HFA no longer helps your symptoms, if your symptoms get worse, or if you are using your inhaler more often than usual. Your asthma may be getting worse.
Effects on the heart and blood vessels may occur with the use of VENTOLIN HFA. These effects may include fast heartbeat, irregular heartbeat, change in blood pressure, or chest pain. Other side effects include shakiness and nervousness.
Allergic reactions may occur including breathing problems; suddenly feeling weak or lightheaded; swelling of the face, mouth, tongue, and/or throat, including difficulty swallowing; rash; and hives. These may be serious. Stop taking VENTOLIN HFA right away and call your doctor if such reactions occur.
Before and while you are taking VENTOLIN HFA, tell your doctor if you have a heart, blood, or seizure disorder, high blood pressure, diabetes, or an overactive thyroid; also tell your doctor if you are pregnant or nursing.
Some medicines can interfere with how well asthma medications work. Before and while you are taking VENTOLIN HFA, tell your doctor about all medicines you are taking, especially heart medicines and drugs that treat depression, and use other inhaled medicines and asthma medicines only as directed by your doctor.
The most common side effects include throat irritation, viral respiratory infection, upper respiratory inflammation, cough, and musculoskeletal pain. The side effect profile in children is generally similar to that of adults.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA.
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