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
- Children:
- 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