Alternative reliever to Salbutamol (v... - Asthma Community ...

Asthma Community Forum

21,494 members24,400 posts

Alternative reliever to Salbutamol (ventolin)?

akela6th profile image
5 Replies

Hi all can anyone tell me is there an alternative to Salbutamol(blue,ventolin)as a reliever inhaler?

I'm asking as having been discharged from hospital yesterday during my stay suffered from feeling my heart racing I reported it to the nurses and my heart rate at times was 130 at its highest also very shaky hands! 

Written by
akela6th profile image
akela6th
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Read more about...
5 Replies
Beth_19 profile image
Beth_19

I don't know if there is an alternative or not but I too suffered from increased heart rate, at my highest I was at 169.

I hope someone can help.

Asthma-girl profile image
Asthma-girl

I use Bricanyl Turbohaler for my blue reliever because I'm allergic to Salbutamol/Ventolin. 

BatuoShaolin profile image
BatuoShaolin

Forstair 100/6mcg 120 dose. First, try it with One Dose Twice eaach day - One morning and One before bedtime. If you do not receive an instant relief, take Two doses. During the day use the Ventolin and as many puffs until you relief.

Minushabens profile image
Minushabens

There are a few (bricanyl mentioned above I think is probably the next most commonly prescribed) although you'd need someone qualified to explain what the difference in the active ingredients is.

It is also increasingly common to see combination inhalers prescribed such as Symbicort or Seretide. These contain a preventer & also long-lasting reliever, although in some cases I think it's a variant of salbutamol.

It's probably best to chat to your GP or nurse about alternatives & explain the issues you're having.

Yes you need to phone the GP or nurse and ask for advice. Good luck xxx

You may also like...

salbutamol vs ventolin

bean on ventolin for a long time did my repeat but had to see the gp today he said try salbutamol i...

Ventolin versus Salamol reliever inhalers

the move from Ventolin to Salamol inhalers. People are concerned that the Salamol inhaler is much...

Ventolin and the heart pounding

take Ventolin this morning. My earlier post has some background on this. I rarely take Ventolin...

prednisilone and salbutamol

day course of prednisilone. Can I take my salbutamol inhaler as well ?

Side-effects of using Ventolin every day

I notice that my heart rate is high (100-120 when lying down). Other than ventolin, high prednisone...