Levostar 1 mg/5 ml (Syrup)
50 ml bottle: ৳ 30.10
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Levosalbutamol oral |
| Company | Square pharmaceuticals plc |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of bronchospasm
- Prevention of bronchospasm
- Reversible obstructive airway disease
Pharmacology
- Levosalbutamol as a single isomer beta 2-agonist
- Mechanism of action
- Comparison with racemic salbutamol
Dosage & Administration
- Dosage for adults and adolescents
- Dosage for children (6-11 years)
- Administration of tablet
- Administration of syrup
Interaction
- Use with caution alongside other bronchodilators
- Caution with adrenergic drugs
- Avoid deleterious cardiovascular effects
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to levosalbutamol or components
Side Effects
- Hypocalcaemia
- Palpitation
- Fine tremors of skeletal muscle
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Use during pregnancy
- Excretion in human milk
- Caution during nursing
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in acute severe asthma
- Potentiation by hypoxia
- Monitoring serum potassium levels
Overdose Effects
- Symptoms of excessive beta-adrenergic stimulation
- Stomach emptying in case of serious poisoning
- Caution with beta-blockers
Therapeutic Class
- Short-acting selective & β2-adrenoceptor stimulants
Storage Conditions
- Keep out of reach of children
- Store in a cool and dry place
- Protected from light