Generic for Proventil for Asthma - Drug Information

Generic Name - Albuterol (salbutamol)

Category - Bronchodilator, Anti-asthmatic medication

Indications

Relief of bronchopasm
Generic Proventil is indicated for the prevention and relief of bronchopasm associated with reversible obstructive airway disease such as asthma. Proventil works by relaxing muscles in the airways to improve breathing. Proventil Inhaler improves your breathing by relaxing the muscles in the airways.

Generic for Proventil Contraindications and Drug Interactions

Generic Proventil is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
Generic Proventil should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment condition.
Tachyarrhythmias
Tachycardia
Diabetes mellitus
Seizure disorders
Psychoneurotic individuals

There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Proventil It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.
Sympathomimetics
Beta-blockers
DiureticsPhenytek.
Digoxin
Furazolidone
Amitriptyline

Generic for Proventil Dosage

The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericProventil
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Proventil for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is two inhalations four times a day. Patients may take additional inhalations as required; however, the total number of inhalations should not exceed 12 in 24 hours.

Generic for Proventil Adverse Effects

Some of the most serious Generic Proventil side Effects include difficulty breathing, wheezing, dizziness, chest pain, fast heartbeat (pounding), or irregular heartbeat,
headache (severe), muscle cramps, numbness in fingers or toes, skin rash or hives,
Swelling of the lips, tongue or face and vomiting.

This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Proventil.

Generic for Proventil and Pregnancy

There are no adequate and well controlled study of Generic Proventil in pregnant women. However animal studies show some fetal injuries. Proventil should be used during the pregnancy only if the potential benefit justify the potential risk to the fetus.

Generic for Proventil and Breastfeeding

It is not known whether Generic Proventil passes into human milk. Anyways necessary caution is advised before nursing babies.

Generic for Proventil and Pediatric

The safety and effectiveness of Proventil inhaler in children over 2 years of age group are substantially similar to that of adult patients. The recommended dose for the pediatric population is based upon efficacy and safety in children.

Generic for Proventil and Geriatric

No overall differences in safety or effectiveness were observed between younger patients and patients above 65 years. However, greater sensitivity exhibited by some older individuals cannot be ruled out.

Note

The above information about Generic Proventil serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.