Manufacturer
MidasCare Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Contents
Salbutamol 100mcg. Each unit contain: Ethanol 1.50g
Indication
Acute bronchospasm, Acute severe asthma, Prophylaxis of exercise-induced bronchospasm.
Instruction
Acute bronchospasm
Adult: As metered-dose aerosol or dry powd inhaler (90 or 100 mcg/actuation): 1 or 2 inhalations up to 4 times daily. Max: 800 mcg daily.
Child: 6-12 yr 1 inhalation, may be increased to 2 inhalations as necessary. Max: 400 mcg daily.
Acute severe asthma
Adult: As metered-dose inhaler (100 mcg/actuation) via spacer device: Initially, 4 inhalations, then a further 2 inhalations every 2 min according to response. Max: 10 inhalations.
Prophylaxis of exercise-induced bronchospasm
Adult: As metered-dose aerosol or dry powd inhaler (90 or 100 mcg/actuation): 2 inhalations 10-15 min prior to exercise.
Child: 6-12 yr 1 inhalation 10-15 min prior to exercise.
Drug interaction
Increased risk of hypokalaemia w/ K depleting agents (e.g. corticosteroid, diuretics, xanthines, digoxin). Increased uterine inertia w/ halogenated anaesth (IV). Increased risk of pulmonary oedema w/ corticosteroids. May antagonise the effect of anti-diabetics. Effects may be altered by guanethidine, reserpine, methyldopa, TCAs and MAOIs. Increased risk of CV effects w/ other sympathomimetic agents. Antagonistic effect w/ β-blockers.