Ventolin 1 mg/ml Solution for Infusion.
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 16 September 2025
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Relief of severe bronchospasm in asthma and to inhibit premature labour.
Dosage (summary)
Asthma: 5-20 u03bcg/min; Premature labour: 10-45 u03bcg/min.
Special Populations
- Diabetic patients
- Patients with heart disease
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Safety in pregnancy and lactation not established.
Key Drug Interactions
- Beta-blockers
- Corticosteroids
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to salbutamol
- Threatened abortion
- Gestational age < 22 weeks
Common side effects
- Tremor
- Tachycardia
- Headache
- Nausea
- Muscle cramps
Counselling Points
- Monitor heart rate during treatment
- Dilute before administration
- Report any side effects
Serious warnings
- Potentially serious hypokalaemia
- Risk of myocardial ischaemia
- Monitor for pulmonary oedema
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