D-Butamol 2 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 0.26 (100's pack: ৳ 26.00)
Medicine Details
Category | Details |
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Generic | Salbutamol |
Company | Doctors chemical works ltd |
Also available as |
Product Title
- Salbutamol Tablet
- Salbutamol Syrup
- Salbutamol Respirator Solution
- Salbutamol Nebulizer Solution
- Salbutamol Injection
- Salbutamol Inhalation Capsule
Therapeutic Class
Short-acting selective & β2-adrenoceptor stimulants
Indications
- Asthma
- Chronic Bronchitis
- Emphysema
- Airways obstruction
Mode of Action
Stimulates beta-2-adrenergic receptors in bronchial smooth muscles, causing relaxation and improved pulmonary function
Dosage & Administration
- Salbutamol Tablet or Syrup:
- Children:
- 2-6 years: 2.5ml syrup, 3-4 times daily
- 6-12 years: 5ml syrup, 3-4 times daily
- Over 12 years: 5-10ml syrup, 3-4 times daily or 2-4mg tablet, 3-4 times daily
- Adults: 2-4mg tablet, 3-4 times daily
- Children:
- Salbutamol Respirator Solution:
- Adults & Elderly: 0.5-1.0ml up to 4 times a day
- Children under 12 years: 0.5ml diluted to 2.0-4.0ml with normal saline, or higher doses if required
- Salbutamol Nebulizer Solution:
- Adults & Elderly: 2.5-5mg up to 4 times a day
- Children under 12 years: 2.5mg up to 4 times a day, or higher doses if required
- Salbutamol Injection:
- Adults:
- Salbutamol I.V. infusion solution is used to prepare a solution for continuous intravenous infusion
- Infusion rates providing 3 to 20 micrograms salbutamol/minute are usually adequate
- Intravenous admixtures should be visually inspected prior to administration
- Children and Adolescents: Dosage not established
- Adults:
- Salbutamol Inhalation Capsule:
- Adults: Relief of bronchospasm and maintenance therapy
- Children: Relief of acute bronchospasm and maintenance therapy
Side Effects
- Fine tremor of skeletal muscles
- Palpitations
- Muscle cramps
- Tachycardia
- Headaches
- Peripheral vasodilatation
Pregnancy & Lactation
Use with caution, potential risk to the fetus and potential excretion in human milk
Precautions & Warnings
Use with caution in patients with hyperthyroidism, cardiovascular disease, occlusive vascular disorders, hypertension, aneurysms, hypokalaemia, diabetes mellitus, closed angle glaucoma, and those receiving antihypertensive therapy
Overdose Effects
- Angina
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Tremor
Storage Conditions
Keep below 30°C, away from light & moisture, out of the reach of children