Clenbuterol
Ventipulmin is a brand-name bronchodilator medication containing clenbuterol. It works by relaxing the smooth muscles in the airways, making it easier to breathe. This medication is used in both veterinary medicine (primarily for horses) and in some countries for human respiratory conditions.
Ventipulmin is a bronchodilator used to treat respiratory conditions by relaxing airway muscles.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1298258
- Generic
- Ventipulmin
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Ventipulmin is used to treat respiratory conditions characterized by airway constriction, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In veterinary medicine, it is commonly prescribed for horses with inflammatory airway disease or bronchospasm.
As a beta-2 adrenergic agonist, Ventipulmin stimulates beta-2 receptors in the smooth muscles of the bronchi, causing them to relax and dilate. This opens up the airways and reduces airway resistance, allowing for easier breathing.
Common side effects may include tremors, increased heart rate, and nervousness. It should be used with caution in patients with cardiovascular conditions, hypertension, or thyroid disorders. The medication should not be discontinued abruptly without medical guidance.
Official drug label
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