category
Respiratory
composition
This drug contain Salbutamol 4 mg .
workings
Salbutamol is a 'bronchodilator'. Salbutamol is works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widens airways. This makes breathing easier.
usage
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD),,Asthma
directions
Salbutamol 4 mg is known as 'bronchodilators' and it is used to treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
side effects
Nausea,,Vomiting,,Restlessness,,Headache,,Muscle tightness,,Dryness or soreness of the throat,,Dizziness,,Sleepiness,,Nasal congestion (stuffy nose)
warnings
Warning : Consult your doctor ,if you have any heart,liver,kidney diseases,,hyperthyroidism,,stomach ulcer,, seizure (fits),,high blood pressure or diabetes.
interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Salbutamol is may interact with non-selective beta-blocking drugs: propranolol,,antidepressants: clomipramine,,anti-hypertensive drugs: guanethidine,methyldopa,,anti-anxiety drugs: diazepam,lorazepam,,blood clot drugs :ticlopidine,,gout drugs: allopurinol,,heart rhythm drugs: verapamil,,birth control drugs: oestrogen, progesterone,,immune disorder drugs,,anti-seizure drugs: phenobarbital, phenytoin,,stomach acid-reducing drugs: cimetidine.
Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid alcohol consumption during intake of salbutamol because it may worsen the side effects like sleepiness and shakiness.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Salbutamol isIf you have gastric or peptic ulcer, sepsis, hypokalaemia (low potassium in the blood), lactic acidosis (excess acid in the bloodstream), liver/kidney diseases (especially cirrhosis or hepatitis), fluid in the lungs, heart problems, overactive thyroid, and seizures (fits), inform your doctor before taking Asthalin 100 mcg Inhaler 200 Mdi.
contraindications
Know your triggers like allergens, such as pollen, dust and food items that make your asthma severe.,,avoid passive smoking. Smoking also reduces the effectiveness of Asthalin
other
Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning for baby and if you have a breast feeding baby , but should be taken only after consulting a doctor.
storage
Store this medicine at room temperature, away from sunlight and moisture.
directions use
Swallow the tablets/capsule whole, do not crush or chew.,,Follow your doctor's instructions for adjusting your dose.