Arolax 1 mg (Tablet)
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Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Levosalbutamol oral |
| Company | Navana pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of bronchospasm
- Prevention of bronchospasm
- Reversible obstructive airway disease
Pharmacology
- Levosalbutamol as single isomer beta 2-agonist
- Primary mechanism of action is unimpeded by (S)-salbutamol
- Clinically comparable bronchodilation with less beta-mediated side effects
Dosage & Administration
- Tablet dosage for adults and adolescents
- Tablet dosage for children
- Syrup dosage for adults
- Syrup dosage for children
Interaction
- Caution with other short acting sympathomimetic bronchodilators
- Caution with epinephrine
- Careful use with additional adrenergic drugs to avoid cardiovascular effects
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to levosalbutamol
Side Effects
- Hypocalcaemia
- Palpitation
- Fine tremors of skeletal muscle
- Muscle cramps
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Burning substernal or epigastric pain
- Diarrhoea
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Use during pregnancy if benefit justifies potential risk
- Caution in nursing women
- Unknown excretion in human milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Particular caution in acute severe asthma
- Potentiated effect by hypoxia
- Caution with xanthine derivatives
- Caution with steroids
- Caution with diuretics
- Monitor serum potassium levels
Overdose Effects
- Symptoms of excessive beta-adrenergic stimulation
- Symptoms listed under side effects
- Stomach should be emptied in case of serious poisoning
- Caution with beta-blocker in patients with history of bronchospasm
Therapeutic Class
- Short-acting selective & β2-adrenoceptor stimulants
Storage Conditions
- Keep out of reach of children
- Store in cool and dry place
- Protect from light