aerovent inhaler - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is aerovent inhaler used for?
Aerovent Inhaler (Salbutamol + Beclometasone) is used to treat RESPIRATORY. It contains Salbutamol (200mcg) + Beclometasone (100mcg), which Salbutamol: beta-2 agonist relaxes bronchial smooth muscle; Beclometasone: corti. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Salbutamol + Beclometasone
- Manufacturer: Cipla Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ aerovent inhaler Uses & Benefits
Asthma, COPD
Off-label uses: Acute bronchospasm (salbutamol component)
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Salbutamol + Beclometasone |
| Brand Name | Aerovent Inhaler |
| Manufacturer | Cipla Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | RESPIRATORY |
| Action Class | Beta-2 agonist + Corticosteroid |
| Route of Administration | Inhalation |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (15-30ยฐC), protect from heat and direct light |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Salbutamol: beta-2 agonist relaxes bronchial smooth muscle; Beclometasone: corticosteroid reduces airway inflammation
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take aerovent inhaler
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of aerovent inhaler
โ Common Side Effects
- Tremor
- Headache
- Palpitations
- Cough
- Throat irritation
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Hypokalemia
- Paradoxical bronchospasm
- Adrenal suppression
- Cardiac arrhythmias
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Osteoporosis
- Glaucoma
- Cataracts
- Growth retardation in children
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Beta-blockers | Major | Antagonism of bronchodilator effect |
| Diuretics | Major | Hypokalemia risk |
| MAOIs | Major | Increased risk of hypertensive crisis |
| Tricyclic antidepressants | Major | Increased cardiovascular effects |
| Xanthines | Moderate | Additive hypokalemia |
| Corticosteroids | Moderate | Additive immunosuppression |
| Anticholinergics | Moderate | Additive bronchodilation |
| Sympathomimetics | Minor | Additive side effects |
| Inhalation anesthetics | Minor | Increased risk of arrhythmias |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Beta-blockers
- Diuretics
- MAOIs
- Tricyclic antidepressants
โก Moderate Interactions
- Xanthines
- Corticosteroids
- Anticholinergics
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Sympathomimetics
- Inhalation anesthetics
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
No significant food interactions
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
No specific interaction; alcohol may worsen asthma
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to any component, severe cardiac arrhythmias, status asthmaticus
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Peak flow, FEV1, serum potassium, blood glucose, adrenal function (long-term)
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Excreted in breast milk; use with caution
๐ Overdose Management
Supportive care; monitor potassium, ECG; consider beta-blockers for severe tachycardia
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; skip if almost time for next dose; do not double