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Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Levosalbutamol oral |
| Company | Zenith pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Treatment of bronchospasm in adults
- Prevention of bronchospasm in adolescents
- Prevention of bronchospasm in children 6 years and older
Pharmacology
- Levosalbutamol as a single isomer beta 2-agonist
- Primary mechanism of action is unimpeded by (S)-salbutamol
- Clinically comparable bronchodilation with lessened side effects
Dosage & Administration
- Tablet dosage for adults and adolescents
- Tablet dosage for children 6-11 years
- Syrup dosage for adults
- Syrup dosage for children 6-11 years
Interaction
- Caution with other short-acting sympathomimetic bronchodilators
- Caution with epinephrine
- Use of additional adrenergic drugs with caution to avoid cardiovascular effects
Contraindications
- Contradicted in patients with hypersensitivity to levosalbutamol or its components
Side Effects
- Hypocalcemia
- Palpitation
- Fine tremors of the skeletal muscle
- Muscle cramps
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Burning substernal or epigastric pain
- Diarrhea
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Drug use during pregnancy
- Excretion of Levosalbutamol in human milk
- Caution when administered to nursing women
Precautions & Warnings
- Particular caution advised in acute severe asthma
- Potentiation by hypoxia and concomitant treatment with xanthine derivatives, steroids, and diuretics
- Monitoring of serum potassium levels
Overdose Effects
- Expected symptoms of excessive beta-adrenergic stimulation
- Symptoms listed under side effects
- Stomach emptying in serious poisoning
- Caution with beta-blocker administration in patients with a history of bronchospasm
Therapeutic Class
- Short-acting selective & β2-adrenoceptor stimulants
Storage Conditions
- Keep out of children's reach
- Store in a cool and dry place
- Protect from light