Salbuven Inhaler Dosage & Drug Information

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Contents

Salbutamol sulfate

Indications/Uses

Asthma management & prophylaxis of asthma attack.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Treatment of acute bronchospasm Adult 100 or 200 mcg. Childn 100 mcg, if needed, dose may be increased to 200 mcg. Prophylaxis of exercise-induced bronchospasm Adult 200 mcg prior to exercise. Childn 100 mcg, if needed, doses may be increased to 200 mcg prior to exercise. Chronic treatment Adult & childn Up to 200 mcg 4 times daily.

Contraindications

History of hypersensitivity.

Special Precautions

Patients w/ thyrotoxicosis. May cause serious hypokalemia. Pregnancy, lactation.

Adverse Reactions

Tremor, headache, hyperactive; tachycardia, palpitation, arrhythmia including atrial fibrillation, supraventricular tachycardia, extrasystole; hypokalemia; hypersensitivity reactions; peripheral vasodilation; paradoxical bronchospasms; mouth & throat irritation; muscle cramps.

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Drug Interactions

Nonselective β-blocker ie, propranolol. Patients w/ MAOIs.

MIMS Class

Antiasthmatic & COPD Preparations

ATC Classification

R03AC02 - salbutamol ; Belongs to the class of adrenergic inhalants, selective beta-2-adrenoreceptor agonists. Used in the treatment of obstructive airway diseases.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Salbuven Inhaler 100 mcg/actuation

Packing/Price

200 dose x 1's

Salbuven Inhaler

salbutamol

Manufacturer:

Pharos