Ventolin Evohaler
Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
100mcg
Indicated to address airway narrowing to alleviate symptoms.
From $20.40 / inhaler View
Salbutamol
Salbutamol is a short-acting beta-2 agonist used for rapid bronchodilation.
Ventolin Pills
Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
2 · 4mg
Designed to target airway obstruction to support easier breathing.
From $0.47 / tablet View
Proair Inhaler
Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
100mcg
Indicated to relieve wheezing and formulated to target bronchospasm in asthma and respiratory conditions.
From $15.30 / inhaler View
Key takeaways
- Frequent need can signal poorly controlled asthma or COPD.
- It can cause tremor, fast heart rate and low potassium.
- Failure to improve severe breathlessness is an emergency.
Listings are for comparison and general information; suitability and supply depend on clinician and pharmacy checks, monitoring and prescription requirements.
What salbutamol is used for
It may be used for selected Asthma or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease rescue plans.
Important safety checks
Inhaler technique, heart rhythm, potassium and other stimulants or bronchodilators require review.
When to seek urgent care
Seek urgent help for severe breathlessness not relieved by the rescue plan, blue lips, chest pain, fainting or worsening wheeze after use.
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