Proventil HFA Inhaler: Uses, Side Effects & Information

A Proventil MDI, now called Proventil HFA MDI, is a release mechanism containing a prescription medication used to treat and prevent airway spasms or bronchospasms. The generic drug, albuterol sulfate, is sold under the brand names of Proventil HFA and Ventolin HFA.

Significance

• Proventil is used in the management of exercise induced asthma.

  Proventil is a beta agonist drug that stimulates the beta receptors in the airway, causing the bronchial muscles to relax and open the airway, allowing more air to get into the lungs.

Function

• MDIs are used to manage and treat respiratory disorders.

  A metered dose inhaler (MDI) s a device which holds a canister containing medication that when actuated, directs a fine mist generated from the canister, through the device, into the patients' lungs. MDIs are designed for actuation while the individual is taking a slow, deep breath.

Process

• MDI releases and propels the medication into the lungs.

  The process of releasing the medication and propelling it into the lungs is accomplished by using a hydrofloroalkanes (HFA) propellant in the canister. Upon actuation, the canister is pressed down releasing a measured dose of medication.

Benefits

• Proventil MDI controls inflammation in the lungs .

  The Proventil HFA MDI is used in the management of inflammatory airway disease, such as asthma and chronic obstruction pulmonary disease, allowing the lungs to work more efficiently.

Description

• Proventil HFA helps you to resume your everday activities.

  Together the Proventil HFA aluminum canister and the yellow plastic release mechanism and orange dust cap are considered a Proventil HFA MDI.