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Proventil Aerosol

Generic Name:albuterol

Revised:4/1/2000

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Side Effects and Interactions

One advantage of inhaled asthma medicine is that relatively little is absorbed into the body to cause unpleasant side effects. However, inhaled Proventil can cause palpitations or rapid heart beat in some people.

Individuals with preexisting heart conditions, diabetes, seizures, or over an active thyroid gland should use such medicine with great caution, if at all.

Other side effects include nausea, tremor, nervousness, increased blood pressure, heartburn and dizziness.

There are rare reports of rash, itching, and allergic reactions that interfere with breathing.

In addition, the active ingredient in Proventil can precipitate angina, insomnia, headache, unusual taste and irritation of the throat. Report any symptoms to your physician promptly.

Proventil can interact with several other medications. Do not use a similar kind of bronchodilating inhalers such as Ventolin, Berotec, Brethaire, Alupent, Metaprel or Tornalate simulatneously with Proventil.

Certain antidepressants may also be dangerous in combination with this asthma drug, and beta blocker medications may counteract the effectiveness of Proventil.

Check with your pharmacist and physician before using any other medication in combination with this inhaler.