Meptin Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Caution For Usage Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Procaterol HCl

Indications/Uses

Relief of dyspnea & other symptoms caused by reversible airway obstructions in bronchial asthma, chronic bronchitis & pulmonary emphysema. Treatment of acute bronchitis.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult 50 mcg or 10 mL once at bedtime or bid. Childn ≥6 yr 25 mcg or 5 mL once at bedtime or bid; <6 yr (1.25 mcg/kg) 0.25 mL/kg bid or tid.

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Overdosage

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Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity.

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Special Precautions

Hyperthyroidism, HTN, heart disease, DM (may be exacerbated). Cardiac arrhythmia & arrest in excessive dose. W/draw therapy 12 hr prior to skin allergen test. Low birth wt infants & neonates. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn. Elderly. Not a substitute for inhaled corticosteroid & other inflammatory agents. Prolonged treatment.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Palpitation, tachycardia; tremor, headache; nausea, vomiting & skin rash.

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Drug Interactions

Potentiates adrenoceptor & stimulates action w/ catecholamines eg, epinephrine & isoproterenol. Decrease K level & aggravates CV effects w/ xanthine derivatives eg, theophylline, aminophylline, diprophylline; corticosteroids (eg, betamethasone, prednisolone & hydrocortisone Na succinate) & diuretics (eg, furosemide).

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Caution For Usage

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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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

Meptin syr 5 mcg/mL

Packing/Price

60 mL x 1's (P158.05/bottle)

Form

Meptin tab 25 mcg

Packing/Price

100's (P1,004.85/pack)

Form

Meptin tab 50 mcg

Packing/Price

100's (P1,464.1/pack)

Meptin

procaterol

Manufacturer:

Otsuka (Philippines)

Distributor:

Zuellig