Levolin 1mg Orange Flavour Syrup 100ml
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Levosalbutamol 1 mg
Manufacturer
Cipla Ltd
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
INTRODUCTION ABOUT LEVOLIN SYRUPLEVOLIN SYRUP contains Levosalbutamol which belongs to the group of medicines called Bronchodilators. It is indicated in the management or management of bronchospasm (constriction of airways) in adults, adolescents, and children between 6-11 years old with reversible obstructive airway disease. Your doctor might ask you to take several diagnostic tests before starting the management with LEVOLIN SYRUP. It should be used with caution in patients having cardiovascular disorders (coronary insufficiency, cardiac arrhythmias, and high blood pressure), kidney diseases, epilepsy, overactive thyroid gland, and diabetes. Caution must be exercised while using LEVOLIN SYRUP in pregnant and breast-feeding women. Consult with your doctor before taking. Safety and effectiveness of LEVOLIN SYRUP has not been established in children below 6 years of age. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience any
Uses
OF LEVOLIN SYRUP Used to manage bronchospasm (constriction of airways) in reversible obstructive airway disease
How It Works
LEVOLIN SYRUP helps in the management of bronchospasm acts by relaxing smooth muscle in the bronchial tubes (airway) to increase air flow and relieve shortness of breath by activation of an enzyme which inhibits the release of cells called mast cells which are responsible for causing asthma.
Directions for Use
Take LEVOLIN SYRUP as advised by your physician. Shake well before use. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
Side Effects
LEVOLIN SYRUP Used to manage bronchospasm (constriction of airways) in reversible obstructive airway disease HOW LEVOLIN SYRUP WORKSLEVOLIN SYRUP helps in the management of bronchospasm acts by relaxing smooth muscle in the bronchial tubes (airway) to increase air flow and relieve shortness of breath by activation of an enzyme which inhibits the release of cells called mast cells which are responsible for causing asthma. DIRECTIONS FOR USETake LEVOLIN SYRUP as advised by your physician. Shake well before use. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF LEVOLIN SYRUPRAREStop taking LEVOLIN SYRUP and inform your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: paradoxical bronchospasm (constriction of airways) cardiovascular effects (changes in heart rate, blood pressure) deterioration of asthmatic symptoms hypersensitivity reactions (urticaria, difficulty in breathing and swelling, rash)
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYLEVOLIN SYRUP should be used with caution in pregnant women or women planning to have a baby only if the expected benefit to the mother is greater than possible risk to the foetus. Consult your doctor before taking it. BREASTFEEDINGLEVOLIN SYRUP should be used with caution in breastfeeding women as it is not known if LEVOLIN SYRUP passes through mother’s milk. Consult your doctor before taking it. KIDNEYLEVOLIN SYRUP should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Consult your doctor before taking. ALLERGYDo not take LEVOLIN SYRUP if you are allergic to Levosalbutamol or any other ingredients of this medicine. HEART DISEASELEVOLIN SYRUP should be used with caution in patients with heart diseases such as coronary insufficiency, irregular heartbeat, and high blood pressure. Consult your doctor before taking. OTHERSBefore taking LEVOLIN SYRUP tell your doctor if you have: epilepsy overactive thyroid gland diabetes Use in pediatrics: Safety and effectiveness of LEVOLIN SYRUP has not been established in children under 6 years of age. Consult your doctor before taking. Use in geriatrics: Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of the management with LEVOLIN SYRUP for you depending upon your age, health condition and body weight. Kidney function will be monitored. Consult your doctor.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug - Drug Interactions: Before taking LEVOLIN SYRUP inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine: other short acting bronchodilators such as albuterol, terbutaline (used to manage asthma) beta blockers such as metoprolol, propranolol (used to manage irregular heartbeat), digoxin (used to manage heart diseases) diuretics (water medicine) such as furosemide, chlorothiazide MAO inhibitors such as isocarboxazid, tricyclic antidepressants such as nortriptyline, amitriptyline (used to manage depression) halothane, enflurane, isoflurane, desflurane, sevoflurane (used as anaesthetics) corticosteroids (Ex. dexamethasone, hydrocortisone) Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of LEVOLIN SYRUP, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. The symptoms of overdosage of LEVOLIN SYRUP are fastened heart rate, nervousness, headache, tremor, nausea, dizziness, fatigue, and sleeplessness. SYNOPSIS Drug : Levosalbutamol Pharmacological Category : Beta Agonist Therapeutic Indication : Bronchospasm in Reversible Obstructive Airway Disease Dosage Forms : Tablet, Syrup, Transpules, Respule, Solution, Rotacap, Inhaler, Nexhaler, Inhalation solution MORE INFORMATION Keep LEVOLIN SYRUP out of reach of children Store below at room temperature 30°C
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Last Updated
26 Nov 2022