Asthakler

Asthakler

salbutamol

Manufacturer:

Yangzhou No. 3

Distributor:

Khriz Pharma

Marketer:

Khriz Pharma
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Salbutamol sulfate
Indications/Uses
Treatment & prophylaxis of bronchospasm in bronchial asthma, chronic bronchitis & emphysema.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Max: 8 doses in 24 hr. Adult 1-2 doses once daily to tid. Childn ½ the adult dose.
Contraindications
Special Precautions
Patients w/ CV disorders especially coronary insufficiency, cardiac arrhythmias & HTN; convulsive disorders, hyperthyroidism, or DM; who are unusually responsive to sympathomimetic amines. Control daily dosage & consider other therapies if therapeutic effect is not evident. Tolerance in prolonged administration. Not appropriate to be taken w/ β-adrenergic blocking agents eg, propranolol.
Adverse Reactions
Xerostomia, cough, vomiting; dizziness & palpitation.
Drug Interactions
Not to be used w/ other short-acting sympathomimetic aerosol bronchodilators. Deleterious CV effects w/ additional adrenergic drugs administered by any route.
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
Asthakler MDI 100 mcg/dose
Packing/Price
(CFC-free) 200 dose x 1's
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