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Take the time to learn about the potential benefits, the health risks and the many unknowns regarding generic Ventolin. It can be frightening to read a list of the possible side effects of Albuterol. More than a few of my patients have immediately assumed that they would suffer from all of them. The truth is that most people will experience none of them, just the benefits of Albuterol. Side effects vary from person to person and it is impossible to predict exactly how each individual will be affected. Some characteristics and pre-existing conditions are known to increase the risk from certain side effects. Doctors should assess these factors before advising patients on which drugs to choose. The FDA monitors reports of adverse drug reactions and has found no difference in the rates between generic and brand name drugs.
Generic Ventolin contains the active ingredient Albuterol and is used in the treatment of asthma. Albuterol is used to treat cough, wheeze and difficulty breathing caused by respiratory problems such as asthma and COPD. It works by opening air passages in the lungs to make breathing easier. Albuterol is known as a «reliever» medicine because it quickly relieves your breathing problems. It starts to work within a few minutes when needed for shortness of breath or wheezing.
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How Does Albuterol Work?
When you breathe, air travels through many bronchioles (small tubes) within your lungs. Trouble breathing - a hallmark in asthma is often caused by these the bronchioles squeezing shut. Albuterol causes the bronchioles to relax and open up, making breathing much easier. As a result, bronchial and uterine muscles are relaxed, the peripheral vessels are dilated, heart rate increases, and there are metabolic effects.
Albuterol Side Effects
The most frequently reported adverse effect of albuterol is nausea. There have been reports of delayed preterm labor after administration of Albuterol. Tremor appears to be the most frequent reported adverse effect of albuterol, occurring in up to 20% of patients in clinical trials with various dosage forms of the drug. Albuterol also has been reported to cause maternal and fetal tachycardia and hyperglycemia. Increased appetite ahs been reported in a small amount of adult patients. Tachycardia or palpitations were reported in 5% of patients receiving albuterol sulfate oral tablets.
