any1 know wut ventolin is?

Question:

some one told me that you use it for asthma or sumthin

Answers:
Ventolin is a brand name for a drug called Albuterol.

Its action is to basically dilate the airways in your lungs helping airflow and making it easier for you to breathe.

It is most commonly used to treat asthma and is usually taken in via an inhaler. The drug is also available in oral and intravenous forms.

In addition albuterol is also used to treat other conditions such as Chronic obstructive airway disease, high blood potassium levels (hyperkalaemia) and preterm labour.

Common side effects include: tremor, palpitations and headache

Yes, it's an inhaler for asthma patients.

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