Generic name: Albuterol
Ventolin is a medicine to prevent/treat problems with breathing in patients having asthma or other airway disorders. It is also used to prevent problems with breathing due to exercising. It may also be used by your physician to treat certain other conditions.
It refers to beta agonist (sympathomimetic) bronchodilators. It relaxes the smooth airway muscle, allowing the air easily move in and out of the lungs.