Aero-Vent

Aero-Vent

salbutamol

Manufacturer:

Cipla

Distributor:

Phil Pharmawealth
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Salbutamol sulfate
Indications/Uses
Management of reversible airway obstruction as in asthma & in some patients w/ COPD.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Nebulizing soln Adult & childn 2.5-5 mg. May repeat qid by nebulizer. Delivery of aerosol may be by face mask of "T" piece. Use undiluted. For prolonged delivery time, dilute w/ sterile water or normal saline for inj. MDI Adult & elderly Relief of acute asthma symptoms including bronchospasm Initially 1 inhalation as single dose. May be increased to 2 inhalations. Prevention of allergen- or exercise-induced symptoms 2 inhalations 10-15 min before exertion. Chronic therapy 2 inhalations up to qid. Max: 8 inhalations/day.
Contraindications
Special Precautions
Hyperthyroidism, arrhythmia, tachycardia, occlusive vascular disorders eg, arteriosclerosis, HTN, DM. Nebulizing soln: Thyrotoxicosis, CV diseases eg, ischemic heart disease, aneurysms. Angina pectoris, closed-angle glaucoma. MDI: Myocardial insufficiency, susceptibility to QT-interval prolongation. Obstructive cardiomyopathy & other disorders where reduction in total peripheral resistance could be harmful; pheochromocytoma. Monitor plasma K conc in patients w/ severe asthma who may be at risk for hypokalemia potentiated by hypoxia & concomitant use w/ other antiasthma drugs. Pregnancy & lactation.
Adverse Reactions
Nebulizing soln: Small increase in heart rate, peripheral vasodilation, fine tremor of skeletal muscle. MDI: Palpitation, tachycardia & arrhythmia; anxiety, fear, restlessness, insomnia, confusion, irritability, headache, psychotic states, dyspnea, anorexia, weakness, nausea & vomiting.
Drug Interactions
Nebulizing soln: Cyclopropane, halothane, other halogenated anesth. Cardiac glycosides, quinidine, TCAs. MDI: Increased risk of hypokalemia w/ corticosteroids, diuretics or xanthines.
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.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Aero-Vent MDI 100 mcg/actuation
Packing/Price
(CFC-free) 200 dose x 1's
Form
Aero-Vent nebules 1 mg/mL
Packing/Price
2.5 mL x 30 × 1's
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