Generic Name
Salbutamol, OralPacks Price
- Inj 0.5 mg(028825): 10 Ampx1 ml: 119.00: 140.00
- Inj 0.5 mg(028825): 25 Ampx1 ml: 297.50: 350.00
- Syp 2 mg/5 ml(025902): 60 ml: 19.55: 23.00
- Tab 2 mg(027795): 10x101 46.75: 55.00
- Tab 4 mg
Respilax
Therapeutic Group
Drugs For Obstructive Airway Diseases, SystemicIndication Dosage
Severe Bronchospasm, Status Asthmatic, Bronchial Asthma, Chronic Bronchitis And Emphysema:
Oral:
- Adults: 2-4 Mg Three Or Four Times Daily.
- Children 2-6 Yrs: 1-2 Mg Three Or Four Times Daily;
- 6-12 Yr: 2 Mg Three Or Four Times Daily;
- Above 12 Yrs: 2-4 Mg Three Or Four Times Daily.
By Sc Or IM Inj:
- Adults: 8 Mcg/kg Four Hourly, Or By Slow IV Inj: Adult: 4 Mcg/kg
Uncomplicated Premature Labour:
By IV Infusion Or IV Inj Or IM Inj:
- Adults: 100-250 Mcg. The Dose May Be Repeated According To The Response Of The Patient. Once The Uterine Contractions Have Ceased, Maintenance Therapy Can Be Continued With Salbutamol Tab 4 Mg Given Three Or Four Times Daily.
Management Of Acute Asthma:
By IV Inj:
- Children 1 Month-2 Yr: 5 Mcg/kg As A Single Dose IV Injection Over 5 Minutes;
- 2-18 Yr: 15 Mcg/kg, Max 250 Mcg As A Single Dose IV Injection Over 5 Minutes.
By Cont. IV Infusion:
- Children 1 Month-18 Yr: 1-2 Mcg/kg/minute, Adjusted According To Response And Heart Rate Up To 5 Mcg/kg/minute; Doses Above 2 Mcg/kg/minute Should Be Given In An Intensive Care Setting.
Severe Hyperkalaemia:
By IV Inj:
- Children Neonate: 4 Mcg/kg As A Single DoseIV Injection Over 5 Minutes, Repeat If Necessary;
- 1 Month-18 Yr: 4 Mcg/kg As A Single DoseIV Injection Over 5 Minutes Repeat If Necessary.
Content
- Inj: Per ml: Salbutamol Sulphate Equiv To 0.5mg Salbutamol; Amp.
- Syp: Per 5 ml: Salbutamol 2mg As Sulphate.
- Tab 2mg /4mg /8mg: Salbutamol 2mg /4mg /8mg As Sulphate.
Pregnancy
Caution Advised
Stability
- Beta 2 Adrenoceptor Agonists
Contra Indications
- When Used For Uncomplicated Premature Labour: Abruptio-placenta, Antepartum Haemorrhage, Cord Compression, Eclampsia, History Of Cardiac Disease, Intra-uterine Infection Or Fetal Death, Placenta Praevia, Pulmonary Hypertension, Severe Pre-eclampsia, Risk Factors For Myocardial Ischaemia, Threatened Miscarriage
Precautions
- When Used For Uncomplicated Premature Labour: Abruptio-placenta, Antepartum Haemorrhage, Cord Compression, Eclampsia, History Of Cardiac Disease, Intra-uterine Infection Or Fetal Death, Placenta Praevia, Pulmonary Hypertension, Severe Pre-eclampsia, Risk Factors For Myocardial Ischaemia, Threatened Miscarriage
Lactation
- Caution Advised
Side Effects
- Gi Distress
- Tremor
- Feeling Of Tension
- Headache
- Tachycardia
- Periheral Vasodilation.
Available Brands
Author
Shahid Arif