Comfil 1 mg/5 ml (Syrup)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 38.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Levosalbutamol oral |
| Company | Pharmasia limited |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of bronchospasm
- Prevention of bronchospasm
- Reversible obstructive airway disease
Pharmacology
- Levosalbutamol as a single isomer beta 2-agonist
- Primary mechanism of bronchodilation
- Reduction of beta-mediated side effects
Dosage & Administration
- Tablet dosage for adults and adolescents above 12 years
- Tablet dosage for children (6 -11 years)
- Syrup dosage for adults
- Syrup dosage for children (6-11 years)
Interaction
- Caution with other short acting sympathomimetic bronchodilators
- Caution with epinephrine
- Caution with additional adrenergic drugs
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to levosalbutamol
- Hypersensitivity to any components of the drug
Side Effects
- Hypocalcaemia
- Palpitation
- Fine tremors of skeletal muscles
- Muscle cramps
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Burning substernal or epigastric pain
- Diarrhoea
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Use during pregnancy justified by potential benefit
- Caution during breastfeeding
Precautions & Warnings
- Particular caution in acute severe asthma
- Potentiated effect by hypoxia
- Serum potassium level monitoring
- Use caution with xanthine derivatives, steroids, and diuretics
Overdose Effects
- Excessive beta-adrenergic stimulation
- Symptoms of over dosage
- Administration of beta-blocker 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