Therapeutic Group

Indication 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.

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