Respira 2 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 1.70 (10 x 10: ৳ 170.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 17.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Levosalbutamol oral |
| Company | Beximco pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of bronchospasm in adults
- Prevention of bronchospasm in adolescents
- Reversible obstructive airway disease in children
Pharmacology
- Levosalbutamol as a single isomer beta 2-agonist
- Mechanism of action unaffected by (S)-salbutamol
- Clinically comparable bronchodilation with reduced 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
- Use of adrenergic drugs with caution
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to levosalbutamol
Side Effects
- Hypocalcaemia
- Palpitation
- Fine tremors of skeletal muscle
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Burning substernal or epigastric pain
- Diarrhoea
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Use during pregnancy if potential benefit justifies potential risk
- Caution when administered to nursing women
Precautions & Warnings
- Particular caution in acute severe asthma
- Serum potassium levels monitoring in certain situations
Overdose Effects
- Excessive beta-adrenergic stimulation symptoms
- Excessive symptoms listed under side effects
- Stomach should be emptied in case of serious poisoning
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