PLATINUM PHARMACEUTICAL
Pulmitac 20 Mg 10 Tablets
Pulmitac 20 Mg 10 Tablets
SPECIFICATION
Requires Prescription (YES/NO)
Yes
Generics
Bambuterol HCl
Used For
Asthma
How it works
It predominantly stimulates 2-receptors, thus producing relaxation of bronchial smooth muscle, inhibition of the release of endogenous spasmogens, inhibition of oedema caused by endogenous mediators and increased mucociliary clearance .
USAGE AND SAFETY
Dosage
Bambuterol HCl
Side Effects
Headache Palpitations, tremor, tonic muscles, cramps, urticaria and exanthema Rare (< 0.1%) Hypokalaemia, Nausea, restlessness, atrial fibrillation, supraventricular tachycardia and extrasystoles.
Drug Interactions
Suxamethonium (succinylcholine) and other muscle relaxants, beta-stimulants, xanthine derivatives and diuretics.
Indication
It is used in Bronchial asthma, Chronic bronchitis, emphysema and other lung diseases, where bronchospasm is a complicating factor.
When not to Use
Contraindicated in pregnancy Hypersensitive and seriously impaired liver functions.
PRECAUTIONS
Precaution
As for all 2-agonists caution should be observed in patients with thyrotoxicosis and in patients with severe such as ischaemic heart disease, tachyarrhythmias or severe heart failure.
WARNINGS
Warning 1
As terbutaline is excreted mainly via the kidneys, the initial dose should be halved in patients with an impaired renal function (GFR 50 ml/min). In patients with liver cirrhosis, and probably in patients with other causes of severely impaired liver function, the daily dose must be individualized.
Warning 2
Particular caution is recommended in acute severe asthma as the associated risk may be augmented by hypoxia .
Warning 3
Transient hypoglycaemia has been reported in newborn pre-term infants after maternal .
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Pregnancy category
Always consult your physician before using any medicine.
Storage (YES/NO)
Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.