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Preparations (12) Prescribing in Renal Disease Prescribing in Liver Disease
Active Ingredient SALBUTAMOL
Therapeutic Class SELECTIVE BETA2 ADRENERGIC AGONIST (RESPIRATORY)
Indications Bronchospasm.
Caution Tachycardia, palpitations, tremor, nervousness, headache, insomnia,nausea.
Dose Range Aerosol: 1-3 puffs, 3-4 times daily. Syrup: 1 month- 2 yrs:
100 mcg/kg (max.2 mg) 3-4 times daily ; 2- 6 yrs: 1- 2 mg 3-4 times daily. s.c or i.m inj: 0.5mg repeated every 4 hours if necessary. See BDS supply protocols pg. 10
Drug Interactions
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Preparations (2) Prescribing in Renal Disease Prescribing in Liver Disease
Active Ingredient IPRATROPIUM | SALBUTAMOL
Therapeutic Class RESPIRATORY AGENTS MISCELLANEOUS
Indications Treating moderate-to-severe COPD; it is indicated primarily in
patients who fail to resp ond on ipratropium alone. The role of the
combination in acute asthma is unclear.
Caution Tachycardia, dry mouth, Bronchitis, upper respiratory tract infections and headache.
Dose Range Two inhalations four times daily is indicated in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. In severe acute asthma, ipratropium 0.5mg/salbutamol 2.5mg via nebulizer has been administered. See
BDS supply protocols pg. 10.
Drug Interactions
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding