Saturday, August 31, 2013

What Are the Known Common Short Term Side Effects of Asthma Inhalers?


Ventolin or Salbutamol as it is also marketed worldwide commonly referred to, is a medicine to relieve or rescue the symptoms of an asthma attack.

All medicines can cause small short term side effects, the severity of these can vary significantly. Many people have no or minor common short term effects, whilst others may experience a rare or severe effect, some of which can be fatal!

Ventolin or salbutamol has a range of short term effects. The most common when using a Ventolin inhaler would be:


  • Coughing

  • Nervousness

  • Restlessness

  • Headache Sinus Inflammation

  • Throat Irritation or Dry and Sore Throats

  • Tremors or Shakes

  • Bad Taste in Mouth

You should discontinue use if you are experiencing any of these effects and seek medical consultation.

Other more severe reactions and allergic reactions have been noted. These more severe reactions and allergic reactions include:


  • Rash Itching Hives

  • Breathing Difficulty Wheezing Tightness in Chest

  • Irregular or Rapid Heartbeat

  • Swelling of the Lips, Face or Tongue

  • Constipation

  • Pains in the Chest

This isn't a full list of all of the known side effects which can occur when using Ventolin.

If you experience any of these severe side effects, discontinue use and immediately seek medical attention.

Other side effects noted in clinical trials include other serious cardiovascular effects. These include:


  • Palpitations

  • Blood Pressure Increase or Decrease

  • Aggravation of Angina.

Also noted were other Musculoskeletal effects such as muscle cramping.

Metabolic side effects include, transient lactic acidosis, a decrease in plasma potassium, hypokalemia, metabolic acidosis and even Psychiatric effects are associated in higher doses.

It is important to that you should only use a Ventolin puffer in the situation of relieving an asthma attack. The long term effects of Ventolin are not mentioned here.

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