Salmol 4 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 0.40 (100's pack: ৳ 40.00)
Medicine Details
Category | Details |
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Generic | Salbutamol |
Company | Medimet pharmaceuticals ltd |
Also available as |
Indications
- Asthma
- Chronic Bronchitis
- Emphysema
- Airways Obstruction
Pharmacology
Sympathomimetic agent with beta-2 adrenergic activity
Dosage & Administration
- Salbutamol Tablet/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
- Children:
- Salbutamol Respirator Solution:
- Adults: 0.5 ml-1.0 ml up to four times a day
- Children: 0.5 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: Intravenous infusion solution with recommended diluents and rates
- Children & Adolescents: Insufficient data for recommended dosage regimen
- Salbutamol Inhalation Capsule:
- Adults: Relief of bronchospasm and maintenance therapy
- Children: Relief of acute bronchospasm and routine maintenance or prophylactic therapy
- Excercise-induced Asthma:
- Adults: 400 microgram
- Child: 200 microgram, 15-30 minutes prior to physical exertion
Side Effects
- Tremor of skeletal muscles
- Palpitations
- Muscle cramps
- Tachycardia
- Headaches
- Peripheral vasodilatation
Pregnancy & Lactation
Use with caution, potential risk to fetus, potential of tumorigenicity
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in patients with hyperthyroidism
- Cardiovascular disease
- Occlusive vascular disorders
- Hypertension
- Aneurysms
- Hypokalaemia
- Tachyphylaxis
- Diabetes mellitus
- Glaucoma
- Antihypertensive therapy
Overdose Effects
- Angina
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Tremor
Therapeutic Class
Short-acting selective & β2-adrenoceptor stimulants
Storage Conditions
Keep below 30°C, away from light & moisture, Keep out of reach of children