Ventolin hfa and Sudafed drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Ventolin hfa (albuterol sulfate) and Sudafed (pseudoephedrine hydrochloride). Common drug interactions include drug hypersensitivity among females and bronchitis among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Ventolin hfa and Sudafed. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 92 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Ventolin hfa?

Ventolin hfa has active ingredients of albuterol sulfate. It is often used in asthma. eHealthMe is studying from 40,061 Ventolin hfa users. Check the latest studies of Ventolin hfa.

What is Sudafed?

Sudafed has active ingredients of pseudoephedrine hydrochloride. It is often used in nasal congestion. eHealthMe is studying from 12,944 Sudafed users. Check the latest studies of Sudafed.



On Jul, 04, 2026

92 people who take Ventolin hfa and Sudafed together, and have interactions are studied.

Ventolin hfa and Sudafed drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Ventolin Hfa and Sudafed, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Drug hypersensitivity
  2. Drug ineffective
  3. Eye swelling
  4. Gastric polyps (abnormal growth of stomach tissue projecting from a mucous membrane)
  5. Gastroenteritis radiation (radiation induced inflammation of stomach and intestine)
  6. Hypertension (high blood pressure)
  7. Influenza
  8. Irritability
  9. Loss of consciousness
  10. Pancreatic atrophy

male:

  1. Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes)
  2. Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus)
  3. Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the nasopharynx)
  4. Asthenia (weakness)
  5. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
  6. Dizziness
  7. Arthralgia (joint pain)
  8. Bowel movement irregularity
  9. Chest discomfort
  10. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)

What are the common drug interactions of Ventolin Hfa and Sudafed, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

  1. Atelectasis (partial or complete collapse of the lung)
  2. Pneumonia
  3. Pyrexia (fever)

20-29:

  1. Anger
  2. Dizziness
  3. Gait disturbance
  4. Irritability
  5. Mood swings (an extreme or rapid change in mood)
  6. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
  7. Therapeutic response unexpected

30-39:

  1. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
  2. Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness)
  3. Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the nasopharynx)
  4. Therapeutic response unexpected
  5. Anxiety
  6. Crying
  7. Depression
  8. Drug hypersensitivity
  9. Gastric polyps (abnormal growth of stomach tissue projecting from a mucous membrane)
  10. Gastroenteritis viral (inflammation of stomach and intestine caused by virus infection)

40-49:

  1. Amnesia (deficit in memory caused by brain damage, disease, or psychological trauma)
  2. Bacterial infection
  3. Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes)
  4. Circadian rhythm sleep disorder (family of sleep disorders affecting, among other things, the timing of sleep)
  5. Dizziness
  6. Drug level increased
  7. Heart rate increased
  8. Influenza
  9. Post-traumatic stress disorder
  10. Sedation

50-59:

  1. Rhinorrhoea (watery mucus discharge from the nose)
  2. Viral infection
  3. Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes)
  4. Ear infection
  5. Lower respiratory tract infection
  6. Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus)
  7. Upper respiratory tract infection
  8. Dermatitis contact (skin reaction (dermatitis) resulting from exposure to allergens)
  9. Infection
  10. Multiple allergies (allergy to multiple agents)

60+:

  1. Cough
  2. Seasonal allergy (allergic condition due to certain season)
  3. Weight fluctuation
  4. Allergic sinusitis
  5. Hypersensitivity
  6. Infusion related reaction
  7. Lung disorder (lung disease)
  8. Rheumatoid arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints)
  9. Secretion discharge
  10. Lacrimation increased

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 35 people, 38.04%
  2. Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 23 people, 25.00%
  3. Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 11 people, 11.96%
  4. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 8 people, 8.70%
  5. Pain: 5 people, 5.43%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on albuterol sulfate and pseudoephedrine hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Ventolin hfa and Sudafed, respectively), and Ventolin hfa and Sudafed (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

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