Salmolin-L 1 mg/5 ml (Syrup)
60 ml bottle: ৳ 30.10
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Levosalbutamol oral |
| Company | Acme laboratories ltd |
Indications
- Treatment of bronchospasm
- Prevention of bronchospasm
- Reversible obstructive airway disease
Pharmacology
- Levosalbutamol as a single isomer beta 2-agonist
- Mechanism of action unimpeded by (S)-salbutamol
- Clinically comparable bronchodilation with less side effects
Dosage & Administration
- Tablet dosage for adults and adolescents
- 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
Side Effects
- Hypocalcaemia
- Palpitation
- Fine tremors
- Muscle cramps
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Burning substernal or epigastric pain
- Diarrhoea
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Use in pregnancy if benefit justifies potential risk
- Unknown excretion in human milk
- Caution during nursing
Precautions & Warnings
- Particular caution in acute severe asthma
- Hypoxia
- Concomitant treatment with xanthine derivatives
- Concomitant treatment with steroids
- Concomitant treatment with diuretics
- Monitoring of serum potassium levels
Overdose Effects
- Excessive beta-adrenergic stimulation
- Expected symptoms of overdose
- Stomach emptying in case of serious poisoning
- Caution with beta-blocker in patients with a history of bronchospasm
Therapeutic Class
- Short-acting selective & β2-adrenoceptor stimulants
Storage Conditions
- Keep out of reach of children
- Store in a cool and dry place
- Protection from light