Ventolin Hfa
Ventolin Hfa Warnings (Generic)
What may interact with Ventolin HFA?
-Certain medications for blood pressure, heart disease, irregular heartbeat
-Certain medications for depression, anxiety, or other mental health conditions
-Diuretics
-MAOIs, such as Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate
What should I tell my health care provider before I take Ventolin HFA
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-Diabetes
-Heart disease
-High blood pressure
-Irregular heartbeat or rhythm
-Pheochromocytoma
-Seizures
-Thyroid disease
-An unusual or allergic reaction to albuterol, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-Breastfeeding
What should I watch for while using Ventolin HFA?
Visit your care team for regular checks on your progress. Tell your care team if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse.
If your symptoms get worse or if you are using this medication more than normal, call your care team right away.
You and your care team should develop an Asthma Action Plan that is just for you. Be sure to know what to do if you are in the yellow (asthma is getting worse) or red (medical alert) zones.
Your mouth may get dry. Chewing sugarless gum or sucking hard candy and drinking plenty of water may help. Contact your care team if the problem does not go away or is severe.
Where should I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
Store at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Keep inhaler away from extreme heat and cold. Get rid of it when the dose counter reads 0 or after the expiration date, whichever is first.
To get rid of medications that are no longer needed or have expired:
-Take the medication to a medication take-back program. Check with your pharmacy or law enforcement to find a location.
-If you cannot return the medication, ask your care team how to get rid of this medication safely.

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