Question 1

patient has been on coreg (carvedilol) and was just prescribed ventolin hfa on an as needed basis. is this combination okay?

Accepted Answer

Drugs: coreg (carvedilol) is a beta blockers and ventolin is a bronchodilator and they should not cause any problems

Question 2

i have chf and take coreg (carvedilol) for blood pressure. can i take ventolin hfa for asthma?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Those drugs are often used together but be aware that you are subject to side effects such as rapid heart rate, atrial fibrillation and other arrhythmias - so always use the smallest effective dose. Also: Coreg (carvedilol) can make asthma worse. Metoprolol might be a better choice for you because it's somewhat selective whereas Coreg (carvedilol) is not, but metoprolol can also make asthma worse in some people.

Question 3

is it ok to use an albuterol inhaler for seasonal asthma symptoms in a patient with paroxysmal afib well controlled with flecainide and carvedilol?

Accepted Answer

: There is a risk that albuterol can trigger A fib. In an attempt to prevent this we use levalbuerol instead. You need to discuss this question with your doctor.

Question 4

what is coreg (carvedilol) used for.

Accepted Answer

Coreg (carvedilol): Is used for heart failure or high blood pressure.

Question 5

is it okay to use ventolin everyday?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but it would: be sensible to make an appointment with your health care provider and see if additional long term management/therapy could reduce your need for acute interventions.

Question 6

is it okay to use ventolin everyday if i need to?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Ventolin (albuterol) is fine to use everyday. What are you using it for?  If it's for asthma and you are using that everyday, you may need to either change or add a maintenance medication.

Question 7

how effective is ventolin for asthma?

Accepted Answer

Albuterol (ventolin): is a short acting bronchodilator, it opens up constricted airways, allowing a person to breath easier.  It is the best medicine for treating shortness of breath related to asthma, and the most common medication in rescue inhalers.  Many people with asthma need to take longer acting medications in addition to using albuterol as needed for shortness of breath.

Question 8

can i take l-arginine with carvedilol?

Accepted Answer

: L-arginie supplement may lower your blood pressure further when you take carvedilol because L-arginine by itself can lower blood pressure in certain people even it is not a classic antihypertensive medication.

Question 9

is ventolin safe for a 7 month old baby?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Ventolin, or albuterol is used in younger infants in the treatment of asthma or certain other respiratory conditions.  As always, the prescribed dosages should not be exceeded, and if your baby is still having wheezing or problems breathing after using the treatments, call your provider right away.

Question 10

is ventolin safe for a 5 months old baby?

Accepted Answer

Ventolin: Ventoin is albuterol
It is safe for a 5 month old. It has some side effects but overall safe

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Patient has been on coreg (carvedilol) and was just prescribed ventolin hfa on an as needed basis. is this combination okay?

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I have chf and take coreg (carvedilol) for blood pressure. can i take ventolin hfa for asthma?

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Is it ok to use an albuterol inhaler for seasonal asthma symptoms in a patient with paroxysmal afib well controlled with flecainide and carvedilol?

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What is coreg (carvedilol) used for.

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Is it okay to use ventolin everyday?

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Is it okay to use ventolin everyday if i need to?

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How effective is ventolin for asthma?

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Can i take l-arginine with carvedilol?

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Is ventolin safe for a 7 month old baby?

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Is ventolin safe for a 5 months old baby?

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