Quando va usato il Ventolin?

Quando va usato il Ventolin?

È indicato per il trattamento degli attacchi asmatici. Nei pazienti affetti da asma grave o instabile, i broncodilatatori non debbono essere l'unico o il principale trattamento terapeutico. Tali pazienti infatti richiedono un'assistenza medica regolare in quanto l'asma grave può essere causa di morte.

Do I need a prescription for a bronchodilator?

Do I need a prescription for bronchodilators? Yes. Bronchodilators approved for treating asthma and other respiratory conditions are prescription products. Over the counter (OTC), homeopathic, or herbal products often promoted for treating asthma are not approved by the FDA and they are not considered effective by many doctors.

Why do people usually use inhaled versions of bronchodilators?

People usually use inhaled versions of bronchodilators because inhaling the medication allows it to get to the lungs fast. It also allows a person to take smaller doses of the drug and results in fewer body-wide side effects than when people take them orally.

What are short acting and long acting bronchodilators used for?

Short acting bronchodilators are used when needed for quick relief of asthma symptoms and long acting bronchodilators are used regularly to control the symptoms of asthma. Please refer to the drug classes listed below for further information.

What are the side effects of beta-adrenergic bronchodilators?

Possible serious side effects of beta-adrenergic bronchodilators include: Possible serious side effects of anticholinergic bronchodilators include: Serious allergic reactions involving the closure of the airways. Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease.