Manufacturer
GlaxoSmithKline Manufacturing S.p.A
Contents
Salbutamol sulfate
Indication
Tab/Syr Relief of all bronchial asthma, chronic bronchitis & emphysema. Evohaler Relief & prevention of symptoms in mild, moderate or severe asthma. Respirator soln/Nebules Acute severe asthma (status asthmaticus) & routine management of chronic bronchospasm unresponsive to conventional therapy. Nebules Management & prevention of asthma attack. Inj Relief of severe bronchospasm associated w/ asthma or bronchitis & treatment of status asthmaticus. Management of uncomplicated premature labour in the last trimester of pregnancy.
Instruction
Should be taken on an empty stomach.
Drug interaction
Acute severe asthma potentiated by xanthine derivatives, steroids, diuretics & hypoxia. Corticosteroids can potentiate ketoacidosis. Should not be prescribed w/ β-blocking drugs eg, propranolol. Caution when using w/ other inhaled sympathomimetic bronchodilators or epinephrine, MAOIs or TCAs & digoxin. Respirator soln & nebules: Acute angle closure glaucoma w/ ipratropium Br.
Malaysia
