Ventolin HFA - Albuterol Sulfate 90mcg 200 Metered Inhalations

Ventolin HFA (albuterol sulfate) If your pet has intermittent asthma, it's a good idea to have an inhaler at the ready if symptoms arise. Your veterinarian may prescribe the Ventolin HFA inhaler with the active ingredient albuterol sulfate which helps open the airways for easier breathing.

Key Benefits

• Relieves the symptoms of asthma
• For cats and dogs
• Use in combination with the AeroKat or AeroDawg Aerosol Chamber

Dogs and cats can breathe easy with Ventolin HFA Inhalation Aerosol. The active ingredient, albuterol sulfate, is a bronchodialtor that opens the airways quickly. This inhaler can be used only as needed. The AeroKat or AeroDawg Aerosol Chamber make it much easier to administer this inhaled medication.

How It Works

Ventolin is in a class of medications called bronchodilators. It works by relaxing and opening air passages to the lungs making it easier to breathe.

Indications

Asthma in Cats

1. Maybe be used daily or as needed for asthmatic cat already on daily steroids – if there is increased cough, wheeze, or increased respiratory rate and effort at rest
2. Usually used only as needed for cats with intermittent signs of asthma (not daily signs)

What you should know about Ventolin:

• Talk to your veterinarian before using this product.
• Follow dosing directions exactly - don°t give your pet more medication than directed and don°t skip doses.
• Read the label carefully for information about storage, possible side effects, and drug interactions.

HOW TO USE

1. Rx the drug as the generic (albuterol MDI) - two puffs into AeroKat BID (GIVEN INDIVIDUALLY).
2. Cat should breathe the drug through the mask and AeroKat for 7-10 seconds.
3. Positive clinical effect should be seen within 5-10 minutes.
4. Can be used every ½ hr for 2-4 hrs as needed in crisis.

Precautions:

Keep away from children and animals

Side Effects:

The most common side effects are fine tremor, muscle cramps, dry mouth, and palpitation.