| Active Ingredient | FENOTEROL |
| Therapeutic Class | SELECTIVE BETA2 ADRENERGIC AGONIST (RESPIRATORY) |
| Indications |
For the symptomatic relief of bronchospasm in bronchial asthma and bronchitis. |
| Caution | Because of longer duration of action when compared to other beta 2 agonists, dosage should be carefully monitored. Tachycardia, palpitations, tremor, nervousness. |
| Dose Range |
Adult: 200-400 micrograms (1-2 p uffs) 3 times daily . See BDS supply protocols pg. 10. |
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| Pregnancy | |
| Breast Feeding | Fenoterol is distributed into breast milk. |
| 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 |
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| Pregnancy | |
| Breast Feeding |
| Active Ingredient | SALMETEROL |
| Therapeutic Class | SELECTIVE BETA2 ADRENERGIC AGONIST (RESPIRATORY) |
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| Pregnancy | |
| Breast Feeding |