Buventol Easyhaler
Buventol Easyhaler is a fast-acting asthma medicine that opens airways quickly and relieves symptoms like coughing and shortness of breath.
Form
inhalaatiojauhe
Strength
100 mikrog/annos
Active Ingredient
Salbutamol sulfate
Manufacturer
Orion Corporation
How to Use
Dosage
Adults and children over 6 years: 1-2 doses (100-400 micrograms) as needed for asthma attacks or before exercise.
Method
Shake the inhaler 3-5 times, press once until you hear a click, then inhale strongly through the mouthpiece. Hold your breath for at least 5 seconds.
Important
Maximum 4 times per day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Slight increase in heart rate
- •Palpitations
- •Tremor
RARE
- •Headache
- •Hypersensitivity reactions (skin swelling, hives, low blood pressure, fainting)
- •Increased or decreased blood pressure
- •Heart rhythm disorders
- •Chest pain during exertion
- •Lack of oxygen in heart muscle
- •Nausea
- •Constricted airways
- •Cough
- •Irritation of mouth and throat
- •Low blood potassium
- •High blood sugar
- •Muscle cramps
- •Hyperactivity
- •Nervousness
- •Restlessness
- •Dizziness
Important Warnings
- Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to salbutamol or lactose (which contains small amounts of milk protein).
- Talk to your doctor before use if you have heart disease, overactive thyroid, diabetes, or low potassium levels.
- Inform your doctor about all other medicines you are taking, including over-the-counter ones.
- If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant, ask your doctor for advice before using this medicine.
- If you use this medicine more than twice a week for asthma symptoms (excluding prevention before exercise), contact your doctor, as your asthma may not be well controlled.
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- If you experience a severe allergic reaction, such as rash, swelling, or fainting, stop using the medicine and seek immediate medical attention.
- If your breathing becomes difficult immediately after taking the medicine, stop use and seek immediate medical attention.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category A
Suitable for older adults. Potentiates sympathomimetic effects. May cause hypokalaemia. (updated 15.5.2023)