Aerodyl 20 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 3.00 (10 x 10: ৳ 300.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 30.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Bambuterol hydrochloride |
| Company | Silva pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Bronchial asthma
- Chronic bronchitis
- Emphysema
- Lung diseases
Pharmacology
- Prodrug of terbutaline
- Long-acting β2 adrenergic receptor agonist
- Stimulates β2 receptor
- Relaxation of bronchial smooth muscle
Dosage & Administration
- Recommended dose for children 2-5 years: 10 mg syrup
- Recommended dose for children 6-12 years: 10-20 mg syrup
- Recommended dose for adults: 10-20 mg initially
Interaction
- Succinylcholin
- MAOIs (monoamine oxidase inhibitors)
- β2-blockers
- Corticosteroids
- Diuretics
- Muscle relaxants
- Sympathomimetic xanthine derivatives
Contraindications
- Hepatic impairment
- Liver cirrhosis
- Severely impaired liver function
Side Effects
- Fatigue
- Nausea
- Palpitation
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Tremor
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Caution during first trimester of pregnancy
- Caution during breastfeeding
- Possible influence on breastfed child
- Transient hypoglycemia in newborns
Precautions & Warnings
- Dose reduction in severely impaired renal function
- Dose reduction in genetic deficiencies of plasma cholinesterase
- Dose reduction in severe ischemic heart disease
Overdose Effects
- Overdose not reported in humans
- Likely symptoms: headache, anxiety, tremor, nausea, muscle cramps, palpitations, tachycardia, cardiac arrhythmias
- Hyperglycemia and lactic acidosis in laboratory findings
- Hypokalemia from high doses
Therapeutic Class
- Short-acting selective & β2-adrenoceptor stimulants
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 30°C
- Away from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children