Asmaloc SR 300 mg (Tablet (Sustained Release))

Unit Price: ৳ 2.36 (5 x 10: ৳ 118.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 23.60

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Theophylline
Company Sharif pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Asmaloc 120 mg syrup Asmaloc sr 400 mg tablet

Title

  • Asmaloc SR

Categories

  • Bronchodilator
  • Theophylline & related drugs

Description

  • Medication indicated for the control of acute asthma
  • Management of chronic asthma
  • Nocturnal asthma and early morning wheezing
  • Management of chronic obstructive lung disease
  • Control of apnea of pre-maturity

Indications

  • Control of acute asthma
  • Management of chronic asthma
  • Controlling nocturnal asthma
  • Controlling early morning wheezing
  • Management of chronic obstructive lung disease
  • Acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive lung disease
  • Control of apnea of pre-maturity

Pharmacology

  • Bronchodilator
  • Methylxanthine
  • Smooth muscle relaxation
  • Diaphragmatic muscle contraction
  • Half-life of 3 to 9 hours

Dosage administration

  • Individualized dosing
  • Peak serum theophylline concentration measurements
  • Sustained release preparation every 12 hours in adults
  • Maintenance dose based on age

Interaction

  • Contraindicated with other xanthine derivatives
  • Clearance influenced by various drugs
  • Potentiate hypokalemia
  • Serum potassium levels monitoring

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to Theophylline or any other component of the product

Side effects

  • Rare at normal dosage
  • Possible gastrointestinal discomfort
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Insomnia
  • Hypotension
  • CNS stimulation
  • Diuresis

Pregnancy lactation

  • Unknown effects on fetal harm
  • Excreted into breast milk
  • Possible irritability in nursing infants

Precautions warnings

  • Consideration for drug interactions
  • Dosage adjustment required
  • Low initial dose recommended

Special populations

  • Low clearance in neonates
  • Monitoring of serum Asmaloc SR concentrations required in pediatric patients

Storage conditions

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

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