Salbutamol inhaler
Brands Names: Albuterol Sulfate, Salamol, Salbutamol Sulfate, Ventolin
- Form of administration: Inhaler
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Why is the drug here:
Bronchodilator which is one of the most common and useful inhaler in pediatrics.
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Purpose of treatment:
For the treatment of asthma attack in children using inhalers. In the vast majority of cases it will be given together with another steroid inhaler through a spacer inhaler.
Note, this drug is a great when combined with steroids in the treatment of an acute asthma attack. It is not a good remedy for the prevention of asthma attacks or as a routine treatment frequently.
- Ingredients: A bronchodilator called salbutamol.
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How to use:
Usually two clicks, with a break time of ten seconds between each click. Two to three tomes a day and even more, as recommended by a doctor.
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Benefits:
First of all, there are advantages for using the inhaler – as I will write soon in the chapter discussing the differences between inhalations and inhaler. There is a real advantage to treating children with inhalers over inhalations, and if inhalers are used then this one of the most useful inhaler for young children.
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Side Effects:
Mostly tachycardia, tremor and unpleasant feeling for the child. If this happens you can reduce the number of clicks.
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Another word from the doctor:
I recommend that everyone read the basic chapter on the use of inhalations or inhalers in the link below (soon).