Ventolin is a drug that dilates the airways, it comes in powder form and is administered through an inhaler. Among its main components is salbutamol, which decongests the airway, relieving symptoms such as pressure and pain in the chest, shortness of breath and wheezing.
This drug treats diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) as well as other respiratory complications. The way that ventolin works is by relaxing the muscles in the walls that make up the airways to facilitate breathing. In the same way it can be used to prevent these diseases or treat some such as allergies or sudden asthma attacks.
The way the drug is administered is very simple, when it is used in an inhaler, you spray the dose into your mouth and inhale while pressing the inhaler to reach the lungs, then you must hold your breath for at least ten seconds to prevent medication from spilling.
With regard to ventolin in diskus, the way of administration is different since you must first press the lever so that the powder is deposited in the mouthpiece and then inhale.
The contraindications of the drug are as follows: headache pain palpitations, hand tremors, hyperactivity. Before consuming this medicine and if you suffer from any of these diseases, you should tell your doctor: heart disease, high blood pressure, heart rhythm disorder. seizures, diabetes, among others.
The usual dose of ventolin is 2 inhalations every 4 to 6 hours. To prevent exercise-induced bronchospasm, take 2 inhalations 15 to 30 minutes before exercising. The effects should last approximately 4 to 6 hours. A prior visit to a specialist is recommended.
