Inhalation aerosol

Generic

Proventil (albuterol) is used in patients over 6 years of age with reversible obstructive airway disease (asthma) to make breathing easier by widening the breathing passages of the lungs.

Do not take Proventil (albuterol) if you are allergic to any ingredient in Proventil (albuterol) or to similar medications, if you are taking antidepressants classified as MAO inhibitors, such as Nardil and Parnate, and tricyclic antidepressants such as Elavil, Norpramin, Pamelor, and Tofranil, beta blockers (heart and blood pressure drugs such as Inderal, Tenormin, and Sectral), digoxin (Lanoxin), drugs similar to albuterol, such as Alupent, Brethine, Isuprel, and epinephrine and drugs that lower potassium levels (water pills such as Lasix or HydroDIURIL)

Before using Proventil (albuterol), tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription medicine if you have any other medical condition like heart disease, lung disease, impairment of kidney or liver functions.

Do not exceed the recommended dose of Proventil (albuterol). Overdosage of Proventil (albuterol) can result in toxicity and death, cause of which can most probably be attributed to cardiac arrest following an unexpected development of a severe acute asthmatic crisis and subsequent hypoxia.

Other: Nervousness; tremor; sleeplessness; dizziness; lightheadedness; burning in the stomach; dry mouth; bad taste; hyperactivity; diarrhea; feeling of a whirling motion; throat irritation; stomachache; nosebleed; hoarseness; nasal congestion; changes in taste.

How much medicine you take and how often you take it depend on many factors, including the condition being treated and the age and weight of the patient. If you have any questions about the amount and/or frequency of Proventil (albuterol) you are taking, talk with your health care provider. Do not stop taking Proventil (albuterol) without checking with your health care provider. Patients with previous medical conditions should talk with their health care provider before taking Proventil (albuterol). Do not take more medicine than prescribed unless advised to do so by your health care provider. Do not take any other over-the-counter or prescription medications without talking with your health care provider. If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible. If several hours have passed or if it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless advised by your health care provider. If more than one dose is missed, contact your health care provider or pharmacist. Shake the inhalation aerosol canister well before using and make sure it's firmly seated in the plastic mouthpiece. Before using it for the first time, prime the canister with 4 sprays into the air away from your face. Prime it with 2 sprays whenever it has not been used for at least 4 days. Use only the adapter that comes with the product; do not use this adapter with any other product. Wash the plastic mouthpiece with warm running water at least once a week to prevent medication buildup and blockage. If you are using an inhalation solution, be sure to protect it from contamination. Keep the tip of the dropper away from the lip of the bottle or any other surface. Do not use the solution if it changes color or becomes cloudy.

Store Proventil (albuterol) at room temperature in a cool dry place, protect from heat and light. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children and pets.