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Drug Details

SALBULIN INHALER CFC-FREE

• Drug Class Description
  Selective b2 -agonists (beta- agonists, beta-adrenoceptor stimulants).
• Generic Name
  Salbutamol
• Presentation
  Inhaler, salbutamol (as sulphate) 100 microgram per dose .
• Description
  CFC-free metered dose aerosol.
• Indications
  

  Bronchospasm in bronchial asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema. Prophylaxis of exercise-induced asthma.

• Adult Dosage
  Acute attack, 1 or 2 puffs; prophylaxis, 2 puffs before exercise. Maximum dose, 8 puffs in 24 hours.
• Child Dosage
  Acute attack, 1 or 2 puffs; prophylaxis, 1 or 2 puffs before exercise. Maximum dose, 8 puffs in 24 hours.
• Special Precautions
  

  Hyperthyroidism, myocardial insufficiency, angina, cardiac arrhythmias, hypertension. Pregnancy.

• Interactions
  Sympathomimetics, b-blockers (beta-blockers).  (beta-blockers).
• Adverse Drug Reactions
  

  Fine tremor, headache, peripheral vasodilatation, hypokalaemia.