Vactiv Dosage & Drug Information

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Contents

Procaterol HCl

Indications/Uses

Dyspnea due to bronchial asthma & COPD, chronic & acute bronchitis, pulmonary emphysema.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Tab Adult 1 tab of 0.05 mg. Childn 1 tab of 0.025 mg; <6 yr 1-1.25 mcg/kg. Syr Adult 50 mcg. Childn >6 yr 25 mcg/5 mL; <6 yr 1.125 mcg (0.2-0.25 mg/kg). All doses to be taken twice daily.

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity.

Special Precautions

Hyperthyroidism, DM, HTN, heart disease. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn. Elderly.

Adverse Reactions

Palpitation, tremor, headache. Syr: Tachycardia, nausea & vomiting; skin rash.

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Drug Interactions

Concomitant use w/ catecholamine (eg, epinephrine) may cause arrhythmia & cardiac arrest. Isoproterenol, theophylline, betamethasone, diprophylline, prednisolone, hydrocortisone Na succinate, furosemide.

MIMS Class

Antiasthmatic & COPD Preparations

ATC Classification

R03CC08 - procaterol ; Belongs to the class of adrenergics for systemic use, selective beta-2-adrenoreceptor agonists. Used in the treatment of obstructive airway diseases.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Vactiv syr 5 mcg/mL

Packing/Price

60 mL x 1's (Rp36,300/botol)

Form

Vactiv tab 0.025 mg

Packing/Price

5 × 10's (Rp60,500/boks)

Form

Vactiv tab 0.05 mg

Packing/Price

5 × 10's (Rp82,500/boks)

Vactiv

procaterol

Manufacturer:

Pharos