Levodis 1 mg/5 ml (Syrup)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 45.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Levosalbutamol oral |
| Company | Reliance pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Treatment of bronchospasm
- Prevention of bronchospasm
- Reversible obstructive airway disease
Pharmacology
- Levosalbutamol
- Single isomer beta 2-agonist
- Bronchodilator
- Elimination of (S)-salbutamol
- Mechanism of action
- Beta-mediated side effects
Dosage & Administration
- Tablet dosage for adults and adolescents
- Tablet dosage for children
- Syrup dosage for adults
- Syrup dosage for children
Interaction
- Caution with other sympathomimetic bronchodilators
- Caution with epinephrine
- Adrenergic drugs administration
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity
- History of hypersensitivity
Side Effects
- Hypocalcaemia
- Palpitation
- Tremors of skeletal muscle
- Muscle cramps
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Burning substernal pain
- Diarrhoea
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Use during pregnancy
- Potential benefit justifies potential risk
- Excretion in human milk
- Caution during nursing
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in acute severe asthma
- Potentiated effect by hypoxia
- Serum potassium level monitoring
Overdose Effects
- Excessive beta-adrenergic stimulation
- Expecting symptoms
- Excessive poisoning
- Stomach emptying
- Administration of beta-blocker
Therapeutic Class
- Short-acting selective & β2-adrenoceptor stimulants
Storage Conditions
- Keep out of reach of children
- Store in cool and dry place
- Protected from light