Ventolin Discus - For Inhalation 60 Doses

Prevention and relief of bronchospasm in all forms of bronchial asthma. Reversible airway obstruction in chronic bronchitis and pulmonary emphysema, broncho-obstructive syndrome in children.

Trade name: Ventolin Discus

Ventolin Diskus

Composition: 1 dose contains 200 mcg of salbutamol

Auxiliary components:

sodium benzoate, lactose.

Properties: Beta-adrenomimetic with a predominant effect on ß2-adrenergic receptors (localized, in particular, in the bronchi, myometrium, blood vessels). Prevents and relieves bronchospasm; reduces resistance in the airways, increases the vital capacity of the lungs. Prevents the release of histamine, a slow-reacting substance from mast cells and neutrophil chemotaxis factors. Compared with other drugs in this group, it has a less pronounced positive chrono- and inotropic effect on the myocardium. It causes expansion of the coronary arteries, practically does not reduce blood pressure. It has a tocolytic effect, reducing the tone and contractile activity of the myometrium.

Indications: Prevention and relief of bronchospasm in al forms of bronchial asthma. Reversible airway

obstruction in chronic bronchitis and pulmonary emphysema, broncho-obstructive syndrome in children.

Method of administration and dosage: Children over 12 years old and Adults (including elderly patients)

Relief of an attack of bronchospasm: the recommended dose is 100-200 mcg (1-2 inhalations).

Prevention of bronchospasm attacks associated with exposure to an allergen or caused by physical activity: the recommended dose is 200 pg (2 inhalations) 10-15 minutes before exposure to a provoking factor.

Long-term maintenance therapy: the recommended dose is up to 200 pg (2 inhalations) 4 times a day.

Children 4-11 years old

Relief of an attack of bronchospasm: the recommended dose is 100-200 mcg (1-2 inhalations).

Prevention of attacks of bronchospasm associated with exposure to an allergen or caused by physical activity: the recommended dose is 100-200 mcg (1-2 inhalations) 10-15 minutes before exposure to a provoking factor.

Long-term maintenance therapy: the recommended dose is 200 pg (2 inhalations) 4 times a day. Ventolin@ can be administered through the Babihaler spacer.

management of premature birth; threatened abortion; -increased sensitivity to the components of the drug or any other component that is part of the drug.

Salbutamol should be used with caution in patients with thyrotoxicosis, tachyarrhythmia, myocarditis, heart defects, aortic stenosis, coronary artery disease, severe chronic hea failure, arterial hypertension, pheochromocytoma, decompensated diabetes mellitus, glaucoma.

Precautions: Treatment of bronchial asthma is recommended in stages, monitoring the patient’s clinical response to treatment and lung function.

Bronchodilators should not be the only or main component in the treatment of unstable or severe bronchial asthma.

Side effects: From the nervous system: often — tremor, headache; very rarely — hyperactivity.

From the side of the cardiovascular system: often — tachycardia; infrequently — palpitations; rarely, peripheral vasodilation; very rarely arrhythmias (including atrial fibrillation, supraventricular tachycardia and extrasystole).

Storage method: In a dry place at a temperature not exceeding 30 degrees.

Packaging: in discus inhalers, 200 doses; in a cardboard