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Asthma is a common disease in children caused by chronic airway inflammation. The management of acute asthma attacks by the use of nebulized Ventolin is the way to save the child from the emergency and death. Below are the pediatric doses of nebulized Ventolin.
1. Effects of the drug Ventolin
Ventolin with the ingredient Salbutamol sulfate has a selective b-adrenergic stimulant effect on receptors on bronchial muscles and little or no effect on cardiac receptors at therapeutic doses. Because of its effect on the bronchi but not on the heart, Ventolin is very suitable for the treatment of bronchospasm. In addition, the drug is also highly active in preventing the release of histamine induced by antigens and those formed in the slow-acting anaphylaxis, SRS(A), from IgE-sensitive pulmonary mast cells . These hypersensitivity reactions are considered to be the first onset of allergic asthma syndrome that can be seen in children.
In other words, Ventolin is suitable for the treatment and prevention of bronchial asthma, bronchitis, and pulmonary emphysema with reversible obstruction of the airways. Ventolin can be used to relieve persistent bronchospasm and to alleviate allergic responses in the lungs to help control bronchospasm in chronic bronchitis. In addition, aerosol Ventolin is long-acting and suitable for the routine maintenance treatment of chronic lung disease and chronic bronchitis. Because the drug delivery system is via inhalation in small doses, it avoids the rhabdomyolysis that is common with oral administration. It is also rapidly acting and can be used as needed to relieve acute shortness of breath.
2. Dosage of Nebulized Ventolin for Children
When a child has symptoms of an asthma attack such as wheezing, shortness of breath, cough, and increases and decreases in daily activities including eating and sucking, parents need to think of an asthma attack and take appropriate action. Quick-relief medications will help in this case. Dosage of Ventolin for children is as follows:
Ventolin MDI 100mcg 2 sprays if a spacer is not used or 4-6 puffs if a spacer is available; Nebulized with Ventolin: Children <5 years old: 2.5ml and children >5 years old: 5ml; It is necessary to monitor the child continuously, if it is not better, it can be repeated after 20 minutes if necessary, up to 3 times. If there is improvement in symptoms, continue to spray or nebulize Ventolin every 4-6 hours for 1-2 days, do not forget to take the child for a follow-up visit within 24-48 hours.
3. Ventolin's contraindications
Although Salbutamol intravenous solution and sometimes Salbutamol tablets are used in the same uncomplicated cases of preterm birth, antepartum hemorrhage, or blood poisoning during pregnancy, inhaled Ventolin preparations are not suitable. suitable for the control of preterm birth. In addition, Ventolin dosage forms should not be used in cases of threatened miscarriage during the first 6 months of pregnancy.
Ventolin is contraindicated in the following cases:
History of hypersensitivity to any substance in the composition; Caution should be exercised in cases where the previous effective dose of Ventolin does not relieve the attack for at least 3 hours; Ventolin should be used with caution in patients with thyrotoxicosis, with caution in patients knowing they have taken a large dose of an anti-sympathomimetic agent; Oral Ventolin preparations should not be taken with beta-blockers such as Propranolol. In summary, the pediatric dose of nebulized Ventolin is important in the management of acute asthma attacks. To increase the effectiveness of treatment and ensure safety for health, it is necessary to use the drug exactly as prescribed by the doctor.
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