Salbutamol Actavis Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Salbutamol sulphate

Indications/Uses

Relief of bronchospasm in bronchial asthma; chronic bronchitis, emphysema; management of premature labor.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult Initially 2 mg tds or qds. Usual Effective Dose: 4 mg tds or qds, may be increased up to 8 mg tds or qds. Childn >12 yr 2-4 mg tds or qds, 6-12 yr 2 mg tds or qds, 2-6 yr 1-2 mg tds or qds. Premature labor IV infusion followed by 4-mg tab tds or qds.

Administration

Should be taken on an empty stomach: Take 1 hr before or 2 hr after meals.

Contraindications

Threatened abortion during the 1st or 2nd trimester of pregnancy. Tocolysis. Patients w/ galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency, glucose-galactose malabsorption.

Special Precautions

Patients w/ thyrotoxicosis, diabetes, preexisting heart disease. Monitor K levels for patients w/ severe asthma. Childn <2 yr. Pregnancy & lactation.

Adverse Reactions

Skeletal muscle fine tremors, peripheral vasodilation, compensatory tachycardia, headache.

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Drug Interactions

β-blockers (propranolol), guanethidine, reserpine, methyldopa, TCA, MAOIs, theophylline.

MIMS Class

Antiasthmatic & COPD Preparations

ATC Classification

R03CC02 - salbutamol ; Belongs to the class of adrenergics for systemic use, selective beta-2-adrenoreceptor agonists. Used in the treatment of obstructive airway diseases.

Regulatory Classification

P₁S₁S₃

Presentation/Packing

Form

Salbutamol Actavis tab 2 mg

Packing/Price

500's

Form

Salbutamol Actavis tab 4 mg

Packing/Price

500's

Salbutamol Actavis

salbutamol

Manufacturer:

Teva

Distributor:

Zuellig

Agencia Lei Va Hong