Etol 2 mg/5 ml (Syrup)

100 ml bottle: ৳ 22.98

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Salbutamol
Company Edruc limited

Indications

  • Asthma
  • Chronic Bronchitis
  • Emphysema
  • Airways Obstruction

Pharmacology

  • Bronchodilator
  • Sympathomimetic Agent
  • Beta-2 Adrenergic Activity
  • Bronchial Muscle Relaxation
  • Pulmonary Function Improvement
  • Spirometric Measurements

Dosage & Administration

  • Salbutamol tablet or syrup:
    • Children:
      • 2-6 years: 2.5 ml syrup, 3-4 times daily
      • 6-12 years: 5 ml syrup, 3-4 times daily
      • Over 12 years: 5-10 ml syrup, 3-4 times daily
      • 2-4 mg tablet, 3-4 times daily
    • Adults:
      • 2-4 mg tablet, 3-4 times daily
      • Maximum single dose: 8 mg tablet
  • Salbutamol Respirator Solution:
    • Adults & the elderly: 0.5-1 ml up to four times a day
    • Children under 12 years: 0.5-1 ml, diluted to 2.0-4.0 ml with normal saline
  • Salbutamol Nebulizer Solution:
    • Adults & Elderly: 2.5 mg to 5 mg up to 4 times a day
    • Children under 12 years: 2.5 mg up to 4 times a day
  • Salbutamol Injection:
    • Adults: Salbutamol I.V. infusion solution for continuous intravenous infusion
  • Salbutamol Inhalation Capsule:
    • Adults: Relief of bronchospasm and managing intermittent asthma episodes
    • Children: Relief of acute bronchospasm

Side Effects

  • Fine Tremor of Skeletal Muscles
  • Palpitations
  • Muscle Cramps
  • Tachycardia
  • Headaches
  • Peripheral Vasodilatation

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Use during pregnancy if potential benefit justifies potential risk
  • Unknown excretion in human milk
  • Consideration for nursing

Precautions & Warnings

  • Use with caution in hyperthyroidism, cardiovascular disease, vascular disorders, hypertension
  • Increased susceptibility to digitalis-induced cardiac arrhythmia
  • Tachyphylaxis with resistance
  • Care in patients with diabetes mellitus or closed angle glaucoma

Overdose Effects

  • Angina
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Tremor
  • Beta-blocking agent as preferred antidote

Therapeutic Class

Short-acting Selective & β2-adrenoceptor Stimulants

Storage Conditions

Keep below 30°C, away from light & moisture, out of reach of children

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