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Compare Proair Hfa  vs Proventil
Uses of Proair Hfa |
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| | Proair Hfa is also known by the generic name Albuterol Sulfate
USES:
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). It is also used to prevent asthma brought on by exercise. Albuterol belongs to a class of drugs known as bronchodilators. It works in the airways by opening breathing passages and relaxing muscles. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school.
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Uses of Proventil |
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| | Proventil is also known by the generic name Albuterol Sulfate
USES:
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). Albuterol belongs to a class of drugs known as bronchodilators. It works in the airways by opening breathing passages and relaxing muscles. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school.
This medication is taken by mouth and does not work right away. It should not be used for sudden attacks of breathing trouble. Your doctor may prescribe a quick-relief inhaler for sudden shortness of breath/asthma attacks while you are on this medication. Always have the quick-relief inhaler with you. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.
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Proair Hfa and Proventil Have 2 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects in Common |
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| | Critical Seriousness - Paradoxical Bronchospasm is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Proair Hfa and Proventil. Critical Seriousness - Chest Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Proair Hfa and Proventil. |
Proair Hfa Has 9 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Proventil |
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| | Critical Seriousness - Prolonged Q-T Interval on EKG - Prolonged QT Interval is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Proair Hfa but not Proventil. Critical Seriousness - Throat Swelling - Pharyngeal Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Proair Hfa but not Proventil. Critical Seriousness - Low Amount of Potassium in the Blood - Hypokalemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Proair Hfa but not Proventil. Critical Seriousness - Disease of Inadequate Blood Flow to the Heart Muscle - Myocardial Ischemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Proair Hfa but not Proventil. Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Proair Hfa but not Proventil. Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Proair Hfa but not Proventil. Critical Seriousness - Excess Body Acid - Metabolic Acidosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Proair Hfa but not Proventil. Critical Seriousness - Angina is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Proair Hfa but not Proventil. Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Heart Electrical Signals - Abnormal ECG is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Proair Hfa but not Proventil. |
Proventil Has 0 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Proair Hfa |
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Proair Hfa and Proventil Have 2 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects in Common |
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| | Fast Heartbeat - Tachyarrhythmia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Proair Hfa and Proventil. Nervous - Nervousness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Proair Hfa and Proventil. |
Proair Hfa Has 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Proventil |
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Proventil Has 1 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Proventil |
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| | Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Proventil but not Proair Hfa. |
Proair Hfa and Proventil Treat 2 Conditions in Common |
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| | Bronchospasm - Bronchospastic Pulmonary Disease is treated by both Proair Hfa and Proventil. |
Proair Hfa has 12 Condition Contraindications |
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| | If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Proair Hfa.
Proair Hfa Inhalation Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)
Relative Contraindications 
Chronic Coronary Insufficiency - Diminished Blood Flow through Arteries of the Heart is a contraindication of Proair Hfa.
Conduction Disorder of the Heart - Abnormal Heart Rhythm is a contraindication of Proair Hfa.
Hypertension - High Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Proair Hfa.
Myocardial Ischemia - Disease of Inadequate Blood Flow to the Heart Muscle is a contraindication of Proair Hfa.
Paradoxical Bronchospasm is a contraindication of Proair Hfa.
Contraindication Warnings
Congenital Long QT Syndrome - Abnormal EKG with QT changes from Birth is a contraindication of Proair Hfa.
Diabetes Mellitus - Diabetes is a contraindication of Proair Hfa.
Hyperthyroidism - Overactive Thyroid Gland is a contraindication of Proair Hfa.
Hypokalemia - Low Amount of Potassium in the Blood is a contraindication of Proair Hfa.
Ketoacidosis is a contraindication of Proair Hfa.
Prolonged QT Interval - Prolonged Q-T Interval on EKG is a contraindication of Proair Hfa.
Seizure Disorder - Seizures is a contraindication of Proair Hfa. |
Proventil has 12 Condition Contraindications |
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| | If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Proventil.
Proventil Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)
Relative Contraindications
Chronic Coronary Insufficiency - Diminished Blood Flow through Arteries of the Heart is a contraindication of Proventil.
Conduction Disorder of the Heart - Abnormal Heart Rhythm is a contraindication of Proventil.
Hypertension - High Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Proventil.
Myocardial Ischemia - Disease of Inadequate Blood Flow to the Heart Muscle is a contraindication of Proventil.
Paradoxical Bronchospasm is a contraindication of Proventil.
Contraindication Warnings
Congenital Long QT Syndrome - Abnormal EKG with QT changes from Birth is a contraindication of Proventil.
Diabetes Mellitus - Diabetes is a contraindication of Proventil.
Hyperthyroidism - Overactive Thyroid Gland is a contraindication of Proventil.
Hypokalemia - Low Amount of Potassium in the Blood is a contraindication of Proventil.
Ketoacidosis is a contraindication of Proventil.
Prolonged QT Interval - Prolonged Q-T Interval on EKG is a contraindication of Proventil.
Seizure Disorder - Seizures is a contraindication of Proventil. |
Proair Hfa - Symptoms of overdose may include
fast/pounding/irregular heartbeat, severe shaking (tremors), seizures.
Proventil - Symptoms of overdose may include
fast/pounding/irregular heartbeat, severe shaking (tremors), seizures, chest pain.
Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.
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