Btno Tablets 10Mg (1 Strip = 10 Tablets)

Requires Prescription (YES/NO)

Yes

Generics

Bambuterol HCl

Used For

Asthma

How it works

It predominantly stimulates 2-receptors, thus producing relaxation of bronchial smooth muscle, inhibition of the release of endogenous spasmogens, inhibition of oedema caused by endogenous mediators and increased mucociliary clearance .

Dosage

Bambuterol HCl

Side Effects

Headache Palpitations, tremor, tonic muscles, cramps, urticaria and exanthema Rare (< 0.1%) Hypokalaemia, Nausea, restlessness, atrial fibrillation, supraventricular tachycardia and extrasystoles.

Drug Interactions

Suxamethonium (succinylcholine) and other muscle relaxants, beta-stimulants, xanthine derivatives and diuretics.

Indication

It is used in Bronchial asthma, Chronic bronchitis, emphysema and other lung diseases, where bronchospasm is a complicating factor.

When not to Use

Contraindicated in pregnancy Hypersensitive and seriously impaired liver functions.

Precaution

As for all 2-agonists caution should be observed in patients with thyrotoxicosis and in patients with severe such as ischaemic heart disease, tachyarrhythmias or severe heart failure.

Warning 1

As terbutaline is excreted mainly via the kidneys, the initial dose should be halved in patients with an impaired renal function (GFR 50 ml/min). In patients with liver cirrhosis, and probably in patients with other causes of severely impaired liver function, the daily dose must be individualized.

Warning 2

Particular caution is recommended in acute severe asthma as the associated risk may be augmented by hypoxia .

Warning 3

Transient hypoglycaemia has been reported in newborn pre-term infants after maternal .

Pregnancy category

Always consult your physician before using any medicine.

Storage (YES/NO)

Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.