Brand Name (s): Proventil, Proventil Repetabs, Ventolin, Volmax
Generic Name (s): Albuterol, Salbutamol, Combivent
Drug Class: Bronchodilator

Volmax. Common Uses.

Generic Ventolin (Albuterol) is used to treat people with asthma, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema. Generic Ventolin (Albuterol) relaxes the smooth muscle in the lung and dilates airways to improve breathing. The inhaler enables the drug to reach deep into the lungs for maximum benefit.

Volmax. How to Take.

Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. This medicine may come with an instruction leaflet. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist any questions that you may have. Before using, be sure that the canister is properly inserted into the inhaler unit and shake well. Exhale slowly and deeply. Unless your doctor has told you otherwise, position the mouthpiece between your lips and try to rest your tongue flat. Your doctor may have told you to hold the inhaler 1 or 2 inches (2 or 3 centimetres) away from your open mouth or may have instructed you to use a special spacing device. As you start to take a slow deep breath, press the canister and mouthpiece together at exactly the same time to administer a dose of this medicine. Continue inhaling slowly and deeply and hold your breath for as long as comfortable, then exhale slowly through pursed lips or through your nose. If more than 1 inhalation is to be used, wait a few minutes and repeat the above process. Keep the spray away from your eyes.

Volmax. Warning and Precautions.

If after using this medicine you do not feel relief, see your doctor immediately. Do not use if you have a history of hypersensitivity to any of its components. Do not use Beta Blockers in conjuction with this medication. Only use during pregnancy if the benefit to the mother is greater than the possible risk to the foetus.

Volmax. Missed Dose.

Take your next dose as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double doses.

Volmax. Overdose.

Seek emergency medical attention. Symptoms of an albuterol overdose may include angina or chest pain, irregular heartbeats or a fluttering heart, seizures, tremor, weakness, headache, nausea, and vomiting.

Volmax. Storage.

Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed.

Volmax. Possible Side Effects.

Side effects, that may go away during treatment, include fast heartbeat, nervousness, tremors, headaches, difficulty sleeping, or nausea. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. Check with your doctor as soon as possible if you experience rashes, hives, itching, wheezing, or increased difficulty breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.

More Information about Volmax.

Salbutamol is specifically indicated in the following conditions:

• acute asthma
• symptom relief during maintenance therapy of asthma and other conditions with reversible airways obstruction (including COPD)
• protection against exercise-induced asthma
• hyperkalaemia, especially in patients with renal failure
• can be aerosolized with a nebulizer for patients with cystic fibrosis, along with ipratropium bromide and pulmozyme.

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