Brodil Levo 1 mg/5 ml (Syrup)
50 ml bottle: ৳ 32.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Levosalbutamol oral |
| Company | Aci limited |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of bronchospasm in adults
- Prevention of bronchospasm in children 6 years and older
Pharmacology
- Levosalbutamol as a single isomer beta 2-agonist
- Primary mechanism of action is unimpeded by (S)-salbutamol
Dosage & Administration
- Tablet dosage for adults and adolescents
- Tablet dosage for children (6 - 11 years)
- Syrup dosage for adults
- Syrup dosage for children
Interaction
- Caution with other short acting sympathomimetic bronchodilators
- Caution with epinephrine
- Caution with additional adrenergic drugs
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to levosalbutamol
Side Effects
- Hypocalcaemia
- Palpitation
- Fine muscle tremors
- Muscle cramps
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Burning substernal or epigastric pain
- Diarrhoea
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Use during pregnancy if benefit justifies potential risk
- Caution during nursing
Precautions & Warnings
- Particular caution in acute severe asthma
- Caution in concomitant treatment with xanthine derivatives
- Caution in treatment with steroids and diuretics
- Serum potassium level monitoring
Overdose Effects
- Symptoms of excessive beta-adrenergic stimulation
- Symptoms listed under side effects
- Stomach should be emptied in serious poisoning
- Beta-blocker administered with caution
Therapeutic Class
- Short-acting selective β2-adrenoceptor stimulants
Storage Conditions
- Keep out of reach of children
- Store in cool and dry place
- Protected from light