Salix 4 mg (Tablet)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Salbutamol
Company Modern pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Salix 2 mg syrup

Title

  • Salix - Salbutamol Inhalation Solution 2.5 mg/2.5 ml

Categories

  • Medicine
  • Bronchodilator
  • Respiratory Medication

Description

  • Salix is indicated for use in asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and other conditions associated with airways obstruction.
  • Salbutamol is a synthetic sympathomimetic agent with predominant beta-2 adrenergic activity, producing bronchodilatation through stimulation of beta-2-adrenergic receptors in bronchial smooth muscles.
  • Dosage: Salbutamol tablets or syrup are administered based on age, Salbutamol Respirator Solution is used with a nebulizer, Salbutamol nebulizer solution is used with a suitable nebulizer device, Salbutamol injection is administered intravenously, and Salbutamol Inhalation Capsule is used for inhalation.
  • Side effects may include fine tremor of skeletal muscles, palpitations, muscle cramps, tachycardia, tenseness, headaches, and peripheral vasodilatation.
  • Pregnancy & Lactation: Salix should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk of the fetus, and it is not known whether the drug is excreted in human milk.
  • Precautions & Warnings: Salix should be used with caution in patients with hyperthyroidism, cardiovascular disease, occlusive vascular disorders, hypertension, and aneurysms.
  • Overdose Effects: Symptoms of overdosage include angina, headache, nausea, vomiting, and tremor.
  • Therapeutic Class: Short-acting selective & β2-adrenoceptor stimulants
  • Storage Conditions: Keep below 30°C temperature, away from light & moisture, and out of the reach of children.

Dimensions

  • 2.5 mg/2.5 ml
  • 200 microgram
  • 400 microgram
  • 3-4 times daily

Color Options

  • None

Functions

  • Bronchodilation
  • Improving pulmonary function
  • Relaxation of bronchial muscle fibers

Materials

  • Synthetic sympathomimetic agent

Technical Specifications

  • Beta-2 adrenergic activity
  • Stimulation of beta-2-adrenergic receptors in bronchial smooth muscles

Design Elements

  • None

Usability Features

  • Indicated for use in asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and other conditions associated with airways obstruction
  • Recommended dosage for different age groups
  • Should be used with caution in patients with specific medical conditions

Other Features

  • Tachyphylaxis with resistance may occur with prolonged use of high dosage
  • Symptoms of overdosage include angina, headache, nausea, vomiting, and tremor.
  • Beta-blocking drugs should be used with caution in patients with a history of bronchospasm

Safety Features

  • Keep below 30°C temperature
  • Keep away from light & moisture
  • Keep out of the reach of children

Age Group

  • Children (2-6 years)
  • Children (6-12 years)
  • Children (over 12 years)
  • Adults
  • Elderly
  • Children under 12 years
  • Adolescents (<18 years of age)
  • Adults for maintenance or prophylactic therapy

Dosage

  • 2.5 ml syrup
  • 5 ml syrup
  • 5-10 ml syrup
  • 2-4 mg tablet
  • 0.5 ml-1.0 ml salbutamol
  • 2.5 mg to 5 mg Salbutamol
  • 400 microgram
  • 200 microgram

Administration Methods

  • Intermittent Administration
  • Continuous administration

Dosage Recommendations

  • Maximum single dose is 8 mg tablet
  • Up to 40mg per day can be given under strict medical direction in the hospital
  • Repeated four times a day
  • Up to four times a day
  • 2.0 ml of the solution placed in the nebulizer
  • Diluted to final volume of 2-4 ml with sterile normal saline solution
  • Administration by a suitable nebulizer devise
  • Up to 40 mg/day may be given under strict medical direction in the hospital
  • Up to 1.0 ml of the solution may be required
  • For routine maintenance or prophylactic therapy
  • of Salbutamol infusion solution lasts for at least four hours
  • 400 microgram
  • 200 microgram
  • 15-30 minutes prior to any physical exertion

Side Effects

  • Fine tremor of skeletal muscles
  • Palpitations
  • Muscle cramps
  • Tachycardia
  • Tenseness
  • Headaches
  • Peripheral vasodilatation

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Drug should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk of the fetus
  • It is not known whether this drug is excreted in human milk

Precautions & Warnings

  • Should be used with caution in patients with hyperthyroidism
  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Occlusive vascular disorders
  • Hypertension
  • Aneurysms
  • Hypokalaemia associated with high doses of Salix may result in increased susceptibility to digitalis-induced cardiac arrhythmia
  • Tachyphylaxis with resistance may occur with prolonged use of high dosage
  • Care is necessary when treating patients with diabetes mellitus
  • Closed angle glaucoma
  • In those receiving antihypertensive therapy

Overdose Effects

  • Angina
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Tremor

Therapeutic Class

  • Short-acting selective & β2-adrenoceptor stimulants

Storage Conditions

  • Keep below 30°C temperature
  • Away from light & moisture
  • Keep out of the reach of children

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