Asmain 120 mg/5 ml (Syrup)

100 ml bottle: ৳ 25.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Theophylline
Company Edruc limited

Title

  • Asmain Tablet

Categories

  • Medicine
  • Pharmaceuticals

Description

  • Asmain tablet is indicated for the control of acute asthma, management of chronic asthma (for both symptomatic and prophylactic treatment), controlling nocturnal asthma and early morning wheezing, management of chronic obstructive lung disease (chronic bronchitis and emphysema) and acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive lung disease, and control of apnea of pre-maturity.

Indications

  • Control of acute asthma
  • Management of chronic asthma
  • Nocturnal asthma control
  • Early morning wheezing control
  • Management of chronic obstructive lung disease
  • Acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive lung disease control
  • Control of apnea of pre-maturity

Pharmacology

  • Bronchodilator
  • Methylxanthine classification
  • Smooth muscle relaxation
  • Suppression of airway response to stimuli
  • Increase in diaphragmatic muscle contraction
  • Half-life influenced by various variables

Dosage & Administration

  • Individualized dose based on peak serum theophylline concentration
  • Sustained release preparations every 12 hours in adults
  • Administration every 8 hours in some children
  • Recommended maintenance dose based on age
  • Dosing range for different age groups

Interaction

  • Avoid concurrent use with other xanthine derivatives
  • Clearance influenced by specific medications
  • Potentiation of hypokalemia by certain therapies
  • Advice for monitoring serum potassium levels

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to Theophylline or any other component of the product

Side Effects

  • Rare at normal dosage
  • Possible gastrointestinal discomfort
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Insomnia
  • Hypotension
  • Occurrence of CNS stimulation and diuresis, especially in children

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Unknown potential for fetal harm
  • Caution in administering to pregnant women
  • Excretion into breast milk
  • Potential for infant toxicity

Precautions & Warnings

  • Consideration needed for interacting drugs and physiologic conditions
  • Dosage adjustment required prior to initiation and increases in dose
  • Low initial dose with slow increases if tolerated

Use in Special Populations

  • Low clearance in neonates
  • Attention to dosage selection and serum concentration monitoring in pediatric patients

Therapeutic Class

  • Bronchodilator
  • Theophylline & related drugs

Storage Conditions

  • Keep out of reach of children
  • Store in a cool and dry place
  • Protected from light

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