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Drug Details

AEROLIN AUTOHALER

• Drug Class Description
  Selective b2 -agonists (beta- agonists, beta-adrenoceptor stimulants).
• Generic Name
  Salbutamol
• Presentation
  Inhaler, salbutamol (as sulphate) 100 micrograms per dose.
• Description
  Breath-actuated metered dose aerosol.
• Indications
  Management of asthma, bronchospasm, reversible airways obstruction.
• Adult Dosage
  Acute attack, 1 or 2 puffs; prophylaxis, 2 puffs before exercise. Maximum 8 puffs in 24 hours.
• Child Dosage
  Acute attack, 1 or 2 puffs; prophylaxis, 1 or 2 puffs before exercise. Maximum 8 puffs in 24 hours.
• Special Precautions
  Thyrotoxicosis. Pregnancy, lactation.
• Interactions
  b blockers.
• Adverse Drug Reactions
  Paradoxical bronchospasm, fine tremor, hypokalaemia, tachycardia, headache, peripheral  tachycardia, headache, peripheral vasodilatation.