Ventolin HFA (albuterol sulfate) Inhaler

Description

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.

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. 

Directions

• 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.
  

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 are the Potential Side Effects?

1. Musculoskeletal twitchiness
2. Excitability, insomnia, anorexia
3. THESE SIDE EFFECTS IN CATS ARE VERY, VERY UNCOMMON!

What are the Potential Problems?

This drug is very safe-with profound overdose (cat chews canister) there are reported problems with potassium regulation-I have never seen this.

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.

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