Levolin 2mg Tablet 10?S Allschoolabs -

Specification

INTRODUCTION
LEVOLIN 2MG TABLET contains Levosalbutamol which belongs to theroup of medicines called Bronchodilators. It is indicated in the treatment or prevention of bronchospasm (constriction of airways) in adults, adolescents, and children between 6-11 years old with reversible obstructive airway disease.
Your doctor might ask you to take several diagnostic tests before starting the treatment with LEVOLIN 2MG TABLET.
It should be used with caution in patients having cardiovascular disorders (coronary insufficiency, cardiac arrhythmias, and high blood pressure), kidney diseases, epilepsy, overactive thyroidland, and diabetes.
Caution must be exercised while using LEVOLIN 2MG TABLET in pregnant and breastfeeding women. Consult with your doctor before taking.
The safety and effectiveness of LEVOLIN 2MG TABLET have not been established in children below 6 years of age.
The common side are tremors, headache, palpitations, increased heart rate, muscle cramps. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience any of the side effects.
USES OF LEVOLIN 2MG TABLET

Used to treat bronchospasm (constriction of airways) in reversible obstructive airway disease

HOW LEVOLIN 2MG TABLET WORKS
LEVOLIN 2MG TABLET helps in the treatment and prevention of bronchospasm acts by relaxing the smooth muscle in the bronchial tubes (airway) to increase airflow and relieve shortness of breath by activation of an enzyme which inhibits the release of cells called mast cells which are responsible for causing asthma.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Take LEVOLIN 2MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Take LEVOLIN 2MG TABLET with food, swallow the medicine with alass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of LEVOLIN 2MG TABLET for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
SIDE EFFECTS OF LEVOLIN 2MG TABLET

COMMON

Tremors

Headache

Palpitations

Increased heart rate

Muscle cramps

RARE
Stop taking LEVOLIN 2MG TABLET and inform your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:
Paradoxical bronchospasm (constriction of airways)

Cardiovascular effects (changes in heart rate, blood pressure)

Deterioration of asthmatic symptoms

Hypersensitivity reactions (urticaria, difficulty in breathing and swelling, rash)

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

PREGNANCY
LEVOLIN 2MG TABLET should be used with caution in pregnant women or women planning to have a baby only if the expected benefit to the mother isreater than possible risk to the foetus. Consult your doctor before taking it.
BREASTFEEDING
LEVOLIN 2MG TABLET should be used with caution in breastfeeding women as it is not known if LEVOLIN 2MG TABLET passes through mother?s milk. Consult your doctor before taking it.
KIDNEY
LEVOLIN 2MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with Kidney disease. Consult your doctor before taking.
ALLERGY
Do not take LEVOLIN 2MG TABLET if you are allergic to Levosalbutamol or any other ingredients of this medicine.
HEART DISEASE
LEVOLIN 2MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with heart diseases such as coronary insufficiency, irregular heartbeat, and high blood pressure. Consult your doctor before taking.
OTHERS
Before taking LEVOLIN 2MG TABLET tell your doctor if you have:
Epilepsy

Overactive thyroidland

Diabetes
Use in pediatrics:
Safety and effectiveness of LEVOLIN 2MG TABLET has not been established in children under 6 years of age. Consult your doctor before taking.
Use ineriatrics:
Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of the treatment with LEVOLIN 2MG TABLET depending on your age, health condition and body weight. Kidney function will be monitored. Consult your doctor.
INTERACTIONS
A. Drug-Drug Interactions:
Before taking LEVOLIN 2MG TABLET inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine:
Other short acting bronchodilators such as albuterol, terbutaline (used to treat asthma)

Beta blockers such as metoprolol, propranolol (used to treat irregular heartbeat), digoxin (used to treat heart diseases)

Diuretics (water tablets) such as furosemide, chlorothiazide

Isocarboxazid, tricyclic antidepressants such as nortriptyline, amitriptyline (used to treat depression)

Halothane, enflurane, isoflurane, desflurane, sevoflurane (used as anaesthetics)

Corticosteroids (Ex. dexamethasone, hydrocortisone)
Overdosage:
If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of LEVOLIN 2MG TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. The symptoms of overdosage of LEVOLIN 2MG TABLET are fastened heart rate, nervousness, headache, tremor, nausea, dizziness, fatigue, and sleeplessness.
SYNOPSIS

Drug :?? Levosalbutamol

Pharmacological Category :?? Beta Agonist

Therapeutic Indication :?? Bronchospasm in Reversible Obstructive Airway Disease

Dosage Forms :?? Tablet, Syrup, Transpules, Respule, Solution, Rotacap, Inhaler, Nexhaler, Inhalation solution

MORE INFORMATION

Keep LEVOLIN 2MG TABLET out of reach of children

Store below at room temperature 30?C

FAQs ABOUT LEVOLIN 2MG TABLET
What is LEVOLIN 2MG TABLET and why is it prescribed?
LEVOLIN 2MG TABLET contains Levosalbutamol which belongs to theroup of medicines called Bronchodilators. It is indicated in the treatment or prevention of bronchospasm (constriction of airways) in adults, adolescents, and children between 6-11 years old with reversible obstructive airway disease.
Can LEVOLIN 2MG TABLET beiven to patients having heart disease?
LEVOLIN 2MG TABLET can cause fastened heart rate. It should be used with caution in patients with heart diseases such as coronary insufficiency, irregular heartbeat, and high blood pressure. Consult your doctor before taking.
Is it safe to use LEVOLIN 2MG TABLET in diabetic patients?
LEVOLIN 2MG TABLET can cause an increase in blood sugar levels. Therefore, caution must be exercised while using LEVOLIN 2MG TABLET in diabetic patients and should be kept under close observation. Consult your doctor before taking.
Can LEVOLIN 2MG TABLET beiven to children?
The safety and effectiveness of LEVOLIN 2MG TABLET have not been established in children below 6 years of age. It can be used in children between 6 to 11 years of age. Consult with your doctor beforeiving it to your child.
Can I stop taking LEVOLIN 2MG TABLET if I feel better?
You should not stop taking LEVOLIN 2MG TABLET until your doctor asks you to. Keep taking LEVOLIN 2MG TABLET for the whole time it has been prescribed to you. If you wish to discontinue, ask for your doctor?s advice.
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