Salbetol 4mg Tablet 10'S
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Salbutamol 4 mg
Manufacturer
FDC Limited
Variant
10 Tablet(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
SALBETOL 4MG TABLET contains Salbutamol which belongs to the group of medicines called Bronchodilators. It is used to manage asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It can also be used to manage chronic bronchitis (inflammation of the bronchus), bronchospasm (narrowing of airways) and emphysema (shortness of breath). Asthma is a long-term respiratory disease in which your airways become inflamed, swollen and narrowed. It also ca
Uses
excessive mucous secretion in the airways which makes it difficult for the air to pass through, leading to unpleasant symptoms like wheezing, difficulty in breathing, chest pain and/or cough. COPD is a lung disease characterized by chronic lung inflammation and obstructed air flow within the airways. It causes wheezing, breathing difficulties, cough with mucus production and chest pain. Before taking SALBETOL 4MG TABLET inform your doctor if you have diabetes, overactive thyroid functions or any heart problems (such as angina or irregular heartbeat) as a precaution. SALBETOL 4MG TABLET should be used in pregnant or breastfeeding women only if it is con
How It Works
SALBETOL 4MG TABLET is a bronchodilator. It relaxes the smooth muscles of the airways and widens them. It also blocks the release of certain chemical messengers in the airways (such as mast cells) that cause inflammation and swelling. As a result, it reduces airway inflammation, manages the airways from becoming narrow and allows the air to pass through more freely which makes breathing easier.
Directions for Use
Take SALBETOL 4MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not cursh or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. Do not stop taking SALBETOL 4MG TABLET without consulting your doctor as it may make your symptoms re-appear once again.
Side Effects
taking SALBETOL 4MG TABLET are tremors, headache, dizziness, nausea and muscle cramps. Contact your doctor if any of these side effect worsens. USES OF SALBETOL 4MG TABLETIt is used to manage and prevent: Asthma Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Chronic bronchitis (inflammation of the bronchus) Bronchospasm and emphysema (shortness of breath) HOW SALBETOL 4MG TABLET WORKSSALBETOL 4MG TABLET is a bronchodilator. It relaxes the smooth muscles of the airways and widens them. It also blocks the release of certain chemical messengers in the airways (such as mast cells) that cause inflammation and swelling. As a result, it reduces airway inflammation, manages the airways from becoming narrow and allows the air to pass through more freely which makes breathing easier. DIRECTIONS FOR USETake SALBETOL 4MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not cursh or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. Do not stop taking SALBETOL 4MG TABLET without consulting your doctor as it may make your symptoms re-appear once again. SIDE EFFECTS OF SALBETOL 4MG TABLETCOMMON headache, dizziness fast heartbeat (palpitations) nausea muscle cramps tremors (feeling shaky) UNCOMMON diabetes (increased blood sugar levels) RAREStop taking SALBETOL 4MG TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: severe allergic reactions (such as swelling of the face, lips, tongue,or throat, red irregular raised patches on the skin with severe itching, breathing difficulties, low blood pressure, collapse) pain in the chest, jaw or shoulder accompanied with shortness of breath, nausea and vomiting clammy skin, wheezing, difficulty in breathing when lying flat irregular heartbeat signs of low blood potassium levels (such as fatigue, muscle spasms) signs of high lactic acid levels in the body (such as weakness, rapid breathing and stomach pain)
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYSALBETOL 4MG TABLET should be used in pregnant women only if it is considered necessary by the doctor. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine after outweighing the risk and benefits to you and your baby. Therefore, inform your doctor before taking it. BREASTFEEDINGSALBETOL 4MG TABLET should be used in breastfeeding women only if it is considered necessary by the doctor. Therefore, consult your doctor for advice before taking it. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESDo not drive or operate any heavy tools or machines if your ability is affected by SALBETOL 4MG TABLET. ALLERGYDo not take SALBETOL 4MG TABLET if you are allergic to Salbutamol. HEART DISEASESALBETOL 4MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with heart diseases (such as irregular or fast heartbeat or angina) or a previous history of the same. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it. OTHERSSALBETOL 4MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients having: threatened abortion (miscarriage especially during the first 6 months of pregnancy) Before taking SALBETOL 4MG TABLET, inform your physician if you: have an over-active thyroid gland have diabetes Use in pediatrics: SALBETOL 4MG TABLET is not recommended for use in children younger than 2 years of age. It can be used in children (aged between 2-18 years) if prescribed by the physician. Therefore, consult your doctor for advice. Use in geriatrics: SALBETOL 4MG TABLET should be taken with caution in elderly patients (aged 65 years or above). Therefore, consult your doctor before using it. Proper dose adjustments and careful monitoring are required in such patients.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug-Drug interactions: Before taking SALBETOL 4MG TABLET, inform your physician if you are taking any of the following medicines such as: other beta-blockers (used to manage high blood pressure or other heart conditions) Ex. atenolol, propranolol and sotalol digoxin (a medicine used to manage heart rhythm disorder) other corticosteroids (taken orally or via injections to manage pain or inflammation) Ex. dexamethasone potassium-sparging diuretics (used to manage high blood pressure by increasing urine output) Ex. spironolactone, acetazolamide xanthine medicines (used to manage asthma) Ex. theophylline and aminophylline medicines used to manage depression such as (phenelzine, iproniazid, isocarboxazid, nialamide, tranylcypromine, moclobemide, venlafaxine, mirtazapine, fluoxetine, paroxetine, amitriptyline, desipramine, imipramine etc.) Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally took more SALBETOL 4MG TABLET, contact your doctor immediately or go to the hospital straight away. Symptoms of overdosage might include low blood potassium levels causing muscle twitching or weakness with irregular heartbeat. SYNOPSIS Drug : Salbutamol Pharmacological Category : Selective Beta-2 Adrenergic agonists Therapeutic Indication : Asthma, COPD, Chronic Bronchitis, Emphysema Dosage Forms : Tablet, Capsule, Diskettes, Expectorants, Syrup, Rotacaps, Inhaler, Rotacaps, Respules, Respirator Solution MORE INFORMATION Keep SALBETOL 4MG TABLET out of reach of children Store SALBETOL 4MG TABLET at room temperature
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Last Updated
30 Nov 2022