Venterol 20 mg (Tablet)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Bambuterol hydrochloride |
| Company | Ibn sina pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Bronchial asthma
- Chronic bronchitis
- Emphysema
- Other lung diseases where bronchospasm is a complicating factor
Pharmacology
Bambuterol is a prodrug of terbutaline, a long-acting β2 adrenergic receptor agonist used in the treatment of asthma.
Dosage & Administration
- Children 2-5 years: 10 mg (10 ml syrup)
- Children 6-12 years: 10 mg (10 ml syrup), may be increased to 20 mg
- Adult: 10 mg initially, may be increased to 20 mg after 1-2 weeks
Interaction
- Succinylcholin
- MAOIs
- 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 recommended during first trimester of pregnancy, caution recommended if administered to breastfeeding patients, transient hypoglycemia reported in newborn pre-term infants
Precautions & Warnings
Dose should be reduced in patients with severely impaired renal function, genetic deficiencies of plasma cholinesterase, severe ischemic heart disease
Overdose Effects
Symptoms may include headache, anxiety, tremor, nausea, muscle cramps, palpitations, tachycardia, cardiac arrhythmias, laboratory findings: hyperglycemia, lactacidosis, hypokalemia
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