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| Name | : | Brodil Tablet |
|---|---|---|
| Dosage | : | 4 mg |
| Generic | : | Salbutamol |
| Therapeutic Class | : | Short-acting selective & β2-adrenoceptor stimulants |
Indications
Acute severe asthma, Severe bronchospasm
Dosage & Administration
Children or Adults:
★ 2-6 years: 2.5 ml syrup, 3-4 times daily
★ 6-12 years: 5 ml syrup, 3-4 times daily
★ Over 12 years: 5-10 ml syrup, 3-4 times daily (2-4 mg tablet, 3-4 times daily)
★ 2-4 mg tablet, 3-4 times daily. Maximum single dose is 8 mg tablet.
Pregnancy & Lactation
The drug should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk of the fetus. It is not known whether this drug is excreted in human milk. Because of the potential of tumorigenecity shown for Salbutamol in some animal studies, a decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or to discontinue the drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother.
Overdose & Side Effects
Overdose Effects: The symptoms with overdosage are angina, headache, nausea, vomiting, tremor etc. The preferred antidote for overdosage with Brodil is a cardio-selective beta-blocking agent but beta-blocking drugs should be used with caution in patients with a history of bronchospasm.
Side Effects: Brodil may cause fine tremor of skeletal muscles (particularly the hands), palpitations and muscle cramps. Tachycardia, tenseness, headaches and peripheral vasodilatation have been reported after large doses.
