Ventoline Diskus
Ventoline Diskus helps to relax and open up the airways, making it easier to breathe.
Form
inhalaatiojauhe, annosteltu
Strength
200 mikrog/annos
Active Ingredient
Salbutamol sulfate
Manufacturer
GlaxoSmithKline Oy
How to Use
Dosage
Take one puff when needed, up to four times a day.
Method
This medicine is taken by breathing it in (inhaling) through the mouthpiece. It's important to use the device correctly.
Important
Do not take more than four doses per day, unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Shaking
- •Headache
- •Fast heartbeat
RARE
- •Heart palpitations
- •Irritation in the mouth and throat
- •Muscle cramps
- •Low blood potassium levels
- •Widening of blood vessels in the limbs
- •Hyperactivity
- •Irregular heart rhythm
- •Chest pain
Important Warnings
- Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to salbutamol, lactose, or milk protein.
- Talk to your doctor if you have had heart disease, an irregular heartbeat, chest pain, an overactive thyroid, or low potassium levels in your blood.
- If your asthma symptoms get worse or the medicine doesn't help as much, contact your doctor right away.
- Get immediate medical help if your breathing gets worse or you start wheezing right after taking the medicine, or if you have a severe allergic reaction, such as swelling of your face, lips, or throat, rash, or fainting.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category A
Suitable for older adults. Potentiates sympathomimetic effects. May cause hypokalaemia. (updated 15.5.2023)