Ventolin, Respirator Solution, Nebules - GlaxoSmithKline

IMPORTANT: PLEASE READINTERACTIONS WITH THIS MEDICATIONAs with most medicines, interactions with other drugs arepossible. Tell your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist about all themedicines you take, including drugs prescribed by otherdoctors, vitamins, minerals, natural supplements, oralternative medicines.The following may interact with VENTOLIN NEBULES ® :• Anti-depressants• Allergy medication• Blood pressure-lowering drugs, including propanolol• Diuretics (“water pills”)• Bronchodilators used to open the airway (such asother asthma medication)• Epinephrine• Digoxin, a heart medicationPROPER USE OF THIS MEDICATIONVENTOLIN NEBULES ® should only be inhaled from anebulizer. It must not be injected or swallowed.Do not let the VENTOLIN NEBULES ® or the mist producedby the nebulizer, get in your eyes.Use your nebulizer in a well ventilated room. Some of themist will be released into the air and may be breathed in byothers.Use VENTOLIN NEBULES ® only as directed by your doctor.During administration your doctor may want to monitor yourblood.The action of VENTOLIN NEBULES ® may last for up to 6hours and should last at least 4 hours. Call your doctorimmediately if the effect of your usual dose lasts for lessthan 3 hours or if you suddenly get worse shortness ofbreath and you wheeze after using your VENTOLINNEBULES ® this is usually a sign of worsening asthma. Donot increase the dose or how often you take your medicinewithout informing your doctor, as this may make you feelworse. If symptoms get worse, tell your doctor as soon aspossible.When using VENTOLIN NEBULES ® , other medicines(including asthma medicines) should only be used whenprescribed by your doctor.If you regularly use VENTOLIN NEBULES ® two or moretimes a day, and take no other asthma medication, youshould talk to your doctor who may want to reassess yourtreatment plan. If you do not get relief from 3 or 4treatments during a day, contact your physician. Do notexceed the prescribed dose or frequency of administrationwithout contacting your physician.Usual dose:Adults and Adolescents 13 years and older: 1 ampoule(either 2.5 mg or 5 mg), repeated 4 times a day if necessary.Children (5-12 years): 1 ampoule (2.5 mg), repeated 4 times aday if necessary.Patients who have not improved on this does, may need 1ampoule (5mg), repeated 4 times a day if necessary.How to Use VENTOLIN NEBULES ® :1. Prepare the nebulizer for filling according to themanufacturer’s instructions.2. To open the foil packlift the foil at the blackarrow and peel(diagram 1). Do notpeel the lid offcompletely. Removethe ampoules.3. To detach aVENTOLINNEBULES ® , push oneampoule downwardsand away while holdingthe remaining ampoulessecurely (diagram 2).Return the remainingampoules to the foiltray, cover the tray withthe foil lid and placethe tray back in thecarton.4. Holding the top of theampoule securely, twistthe body to open(diagram 3).5. Place the open end ofthe ampoule well intothe nebulizer cup andsqueeze slowly(diagram 4). Ensure thecontents are emptiedinto the nebulizer cup.6. Gently shake the nebulizer and connect it with themouthpiece or face mask. Connect the apparatus to theair pump or oxygen and start the treatment.7. Breathe calmly and evenly as much as possible until nomore mist is formed in the nebulizer chamber. At thispoint, treatment is finished.October 2, 2014Page 35 of 37