Category: Anti-allergic/Asthma - Part 2

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Serevent for Asthma Treatment

Serevent is a synthetic drug related in chemical structure to phenyl-substituted β-amino alcohols, for administration by inhalation. Salmeterol refers to selective beta2-adrenoreceptor agonists group with long-lasting bronchodilatory action. According to its chemical composition, as well as other beta2-agonists, it is a racemate of two enantiomers (S-salmeterol and R-salmeterol). Salmeterol was created in 80s years of the twentieth century in GlaxoSmithKline laboratory, UK, and is used in clinical practice since 90s years of the twentieth century….

Advair Diskus: Contraindications and Side Effects

The main contraindications are: children under 4 years old; hypersensitivity to drug components. [ithshop code=”advair” tpl=”short” page_id=”969″ dummy=”txt”] With Caution As with all inhaled medication containing glucocorticosteroids, Advair ( what is it? ) should be used with caution by patients with acute or latent pulmonary tuberculosis. thyrotoxicosis. fungal, viral or bacterial respiratory system infections. When you receive any drug of sympathomimetic group, particularly in does higher than therapeutic, development of cardiovascular complications such as increase in systolic arterial…

Dosage and Overdose of Advair Diskus

Children after 12 years old and adults are recommended the following drug dosages: 4 inhalation a day at the rate of 50 mcg of salmeterol / 100 mcg of fluticasone – twice over; 4 Advair doses a day at the rate of 50 mcg of salmeterol / 250 mcg of fluticasone – twice over; 4 inhalations a day at the rate of 50 mcg of salmeterol / 500 mcg of fluticasone – twice over. Children…

What is Advair Diskus?

Advair Diskus is a drug used for bronchial asthma and obstructive pulmonary diseases treatment. There are two components – included in drug composition – fluticasone and salmeterol – provide a bronchodilatory, antiasthmatic and anti-inflammatory effect. The first substance is a glucocorticosteroid, which differs favorably from other means of this group when using inhaled – fluticasone does not affect human hormone system condition, especially adrenal cortex hormones. Thus, being not inferior to other glucocorticosteroids in anti-inflammatory…

Side Effects and Contraindications of Ventolin

The most common side effects of Ventolin are: skeletal muscles tremor; headache; peripheral blood vessels expansion; rapid heartbeat. [ithshop code=”ventolin” tpl=”short” page_id=”683″ dummy=”txt”] There may develop but very rarely hypersensitivity reactions: angioedema; urticaria; bronchospasm; hypotension; collapse; muscle cramps; tachycardia. Inhaled medicines may cause paradoxical bronchospasm. Paradoxical bronchospasm should be immediately arrested with a different formulation of Ventolin inhaler or another fast-acting bronchodilator. You should immediately discontinue Ventolin use, estimate patient’s condition, conduct necessary examinations and…

Ventolin Dosage and Overdose

Adults (including elderly patients): ordinary starting dose of inhaled salbutamol is 2.5 mg. It can be raised to 5 mg. Repeated inhalation can be up to 4 times a day. For adult patients’ treatment with severe airway obstruction dose may be increased to 40 mg per day, however, this treatment should be carried out in stationary conditions under careful medical supervision. [ithshop code=”ventolin” tpl=”short” page_id=”683″ dummy=”txt”] Children aged from 4 to 11 years. The usual…

Ventolin Inhaler Generic: Salbutamol

Ventolin inhaler generics are popular all over the world especially Salbutamol. Salbutamol inhibits histamine release from mast cells, leukotrienes, prostaglandin D2 and other biologically active substances for a long time. It inhibits early and late bronchial reactivity. It has a pronounced bronchodilator effect of preventing or arresting bronchospasm, reduces airways resistance. It increases lung capacity. Also, Ventolin inhaler increases mucociliary clearance (in chronic bronchitis to 36%), stimulates mucus secretion, activates ciliated epithelium function. [ithshop code=”ventolin”…

What is Ventolin?

Ventolin is an inhaler directed to arrest asthma attacks. Its active ingredient is Salbutamol (daily dose is 2, 5 mg). Other additive constituents are sodium chloride, diluted sulfuric acid, and purified water. This inhaler is considered to be one of the most effective medications applied and prescribed for asthma attacks treatment. Ventolin may be ordered online via My Canadian Pharmacy. [ithshop code=”ventolin” tpl=”short” page_id=”683″ dummy=”txt”] Pharmacological Properties Pharmacodynamics Salbutamol is 2- selective adrenoreceptor agonist. At…