Viscoryl 1 mg/5 ml (Syrup)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 40.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Levosalbutamol oral |
| Company | Albion laboratories limited |
| Also available as |
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
- Mechanism of action as an effective bronchodilator
- Clinically comparable bronchodilation with reduced 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
- Avoid deleterious cardiovascular effects with adrenergic drugs
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to levosalbutamol or its components
Side Effects
- Hypocalcaemia
- Palpitation
- Fine tremors of the skeletal muscle
- Muscle cramps
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Burning substernal or epigastric pain
- Diarrhoea
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Use during pregnancy with caution
- Unknown excretion in human milk
- Caution during nursing
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in acute severe asthma
- Potentiation by hypoxia
- Monitoring serum potassium levels
Overdose Effects
- Symptoms of excessive beta-adrenergic stimulation
- Symptoms listed under side effects
- Stomach emptying in case of serious poisoning
Therapeutic Class
- Short-acting selective & β2-adrenoceptor stimulants
Storage Conditions
- Keep out of reach of children
- Store in a cool and dry place
- Protect from light