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| 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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| 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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| Active Ingredient | SALMETEROL |
| Therapeutic Class | SELECTIVE BETA2 ADRENERGIC AGONIST (RESPIRATORY) |
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| Active Ingredient | IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTICHOLINERGIC AGENTS (RESPIRATORY) |
| Indications | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease unresponsive to beta 2 agonists. |
| Caution | Glaucoma, dry mouth, bitter taste. |
| Dose Range |
Adult: 1-2 puffs 3-4 times daily up to 4 puffs. Pediatric: 1-2 puffs 3 times daily . See BDS supply protocols pg. 10. |
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| Active Ingredient | OLODATEROL | TIOTROPIUM |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTICHOLINERGIC AGENTS (RESPIRATORY) |
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| Active Ingredient | TIOTROPIUM |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTICHOLINERGIC AGENTS (RESPIRATORY) |
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| Active Ingredient | TIOTROPIUM BROMIDE |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTICHOLINERGIC AGENTS (RESPIRATORY) |
| Indications | Maintenance and treatment of reversible airways obstruction seen in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma. Must be prescribed by a pulmonologist. |
| Caution | Pharyngitis, sinusitis, rhinitis, and epistaxis. |
| Dose Range | Once daily . |
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| Active Ingredient | TIOTROPIUM | OLODATEROL |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTICHOLINERGIC AGENTS (RESPIRATORY) |
| Indications | As for Vilanterol/Fluticasone (See p. 365).Prophylaxis of asthma; Long-term maintenance of airflow obstruction in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). |
| Caution | As for Vilanterol/Fluticasone.Close monitoring for glaucoma and cataracts is warranted. Do not use in combination with an additional LABA because of risk ofoverdose. Naso-pharyngitis, upper respirator More ... |
| Dose Range | Two puffs once daily, at the same time each day . |
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