Viscoryl 1 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 0.90 (10 x 10: ৳ 90.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 9.00
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
- Primary mechanism of action as unimpeded by (S)-salbutamol
- Clinically comparable bronchodilation
Dosage & Administration
- Tablet dosage for adults and adolescents above 12 years
- Tablet dosage for children aged 6-11 years
- Syrup dosage for adults
- Syrup dosage for children aged 6-11 years
Interaction
- Use with caution with other short-acting sympathomimetic bronchodilators
- Caution for administering additional adrenergic drugs
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to levosalbutamol or its components
Side Effects
- Possible side effects including hypocalcaemia
- Possible side effects including palpitation
- Possible side effects including fine tremors of skeletal muscle
- Possible side effects including muscle cramps
- Possible side effects including nausea
- Possible side effects including vomiting
- Possible side effects including burning substernal or epigastric pain
- Possible side effects including diarrhea
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Use during pregnancy only if potential benefit justifies potential risk
- Caution when administered to nursing women
Precautions & Warnings
- Particular caution advised in acute severe asthma
- Serum potassium levels monitoring recommended
Overdose Effects
- Expected symptoms of excessive beta-adrenergic stimulation
- Expected symptoms listed under side effects
- In case of serious poisoning, stomach should be emptied
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