Buterol 5 mg/5 ml (Oral Solution)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 35.13
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Bambuterol hydrochloride |
| Company | Aci limited |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Bronchial asthma
- Chronic bronchitis
- Emphysema
- Lung diseases with bronchospasm
Pharmacology
- Prodrug of terbutaline
- Long-acting β2 adrenergic receptor agonist
- Relaxation of bronchial smooth muscle
- Increased mucociliary clearance
Dosage & Administration
- Children 2-5 years: 10 mg (10 ml syrup)
- Children 6-12 years: 10-20 mg (syrup)
- Adults: 10-20 mg (syrup)
Interaction
- Succinylcholine
- MAOIs
- β2-blockers
- Corticosteroids
- Diuretics
- Muscle relaxants
- Sympathomimetic xanthine derivatives
Contraindications
- Hepatic impairment
- Liver cirrhosis
- Severely impaired liver function
Side Effects
- Fatigue
- Nausea
- Palpitation
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Tremor
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Caution during first trimester
- Caution during breastfeeding
- Possible transient hypoglycemia in newborns
Precautions & Warnings
- Dose reduction in renal impairment
- Genetic deficiencies of plasma cholinesterase
- Severe ischemic heart disease
Overdose Effects
- High levels of terbutaline
- Headache
- Anxiety
- Tremor
- Nausea
- Tonic muscle cramps
- Palpitations
- Tachycardia
- Cardiac arrhythmias
- Fall in blood pressure
- Hyperglycemia
- Lactic acidosis
- Hypokalemia
Therapeutic Class
- Short-acting selective β2-adrenoceptor stimulants
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 30°C
- Away from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children