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Description

INTRODUCTION
SALBAIR TRANSCAP 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 4 years of age and older with reversible obstructive airway disease.
Your doctor might ask you to take several diagnostic tests before starting the treatment with SALBAIR TRANSCAP.
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 SALBAIR TRANSCAP in pregnant and breast-feeding women. Consult with your doctor before using.
Your doctor will prescribe the right dose depends on your child?s age, body weight and disease condition. Consult your doctor before using SALBAIR TRANSCAP.
It should be used with caution in elderly patients above 65 years of age. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience any side effects or persist for a longer duration.
USES OF SALBAIR TRANSCAP

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

HOW SALBAIR TRANSCAP WORKS
SALBAIR TRANSCAP helps in the treatment and prevention of bronchospasm acts by relaxing smooth muscle in the bronchial tubes (airway) to increase air flow 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
Use SALBAIR TRANSCAP as advised by your physician. It is for oral inhalational use only. Do not exceed the recommended dose. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of SALBAIR TRANSCAP for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
SIDE EFFECTS OF SALBAIR TRANSCAP

RARE
Stop using SALBAIR TRANSCAP and inform your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:
Sudden shortness of breath (constriction of airways)

Asthmaetting worsen

Severe allergic rection presenting as swelling of the face, throat or tongue, hives, rash, breathing problems

Heart problems (changes in heart rate or blood pressure)

Low potassium levels in blood

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

PREGNANCY
SALBAIR TRANSCAP should be used with caution in pregnant women or women planning to have a baby as safety and effectiveness to the baby and mother has not been established yet. Dose will be adjusted by your doctor. Consult your doctor before using it.
BREASTFEEDING
SALBAIR TRANSCAP should be used with caution in breastfeeding women as it is not known if SALBAIR TRANSCAP passes through mother?s milk. Consult your doctor before using it.
KIDNEY
SALBAIR TRANSCAP should be used with caution in patients with kidney problems. Consult your doctor before using it.
ALLERGY
Do not use SALBAIR TRANSCAP if you are allergic to Levosalbutamol or any other ingredients of this medicine.
HEART DISEASE
SALBAIR TRANSCAP should be used with caution in patients with heart diseases such as coronary insufficiency, irregular heartbeat, and high blood pressure. Consult your doctor before using.
OTHERS
Before using SALBAIR TRANSCAP tell your doctor if you have:
Epilepsy

Thyroid problems

Diabetes
Use in pediatrics:
Your doctor will prescribe the right dose depends on your child?s age, body weight and disease condition. Consult your doctor before using SALBAIR TRANSCAP.
Use ineriatrics:
SALBAIR TRANSCAP should be used with caution in elderly patients above 65 years of age. Kidney function will be monitored. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, health condition and body weight. Consult your doctor for advice.
INTERACTIONS
A. Drug-Drug Interactions:
Before using SALBAIR TRANSCAP 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 disease)

Diuretics (water medicine) such as furosemide, chlorothiazide

MAO inhibitors such as isocarboxazid, tricyclic antidepressants such as nortriptyline, amitriptyline (used to treat depression)

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

Corticosteroids (anti-inflammatory drug Ex. dexamethasone, hydrocortisone)
Overdosage:
If you or anyone else accidentally use too much of SALBAIR TRANSCAP, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. The symptoms of overdosage of SALBAIR TRANSCAP are fastened heart rate, nervousness, headache, tremor, nausea, dry mouth, palpitation, 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 SALBAIR TRANSCAP out of reach of children

Store below at room temperature 30?C

FAQs ABOUT SALBAIR TRANSCAP
What is SALBAIR TRANSCAP and why is it prescribed?
SALBAIR TRANSCAP 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 4 years of age and older with reversible obstructive airway disease.
Can SALBAIR TRANSCAP beiven to patients having heart disease?
SALBAIR TRANSCAP may 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 using.
Is it safe to use SALBAIR TRANSCAP in diabetic patients?
SALBAIR TRANSCAP may cause an increase in blood sugar level. Therefore, caution must be exercised while using SALBAIR TRANSCAP in diabetic patients and should be kept under close observation. Consult your doctor before using.
How to use SALBAIR TRANSCAP?
Use SALBAIR TRANSCAP as advised by your physician. It is for oral inhalational use only. Do not exceed the recommended dose of the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of SALBAIR TRANSCAP for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
Can I stop using SALBAIR TRANSCAP if I feel better?
You should not stop using SALBAIR TRANSCAP until your doctor asks you to. Keep using SALBAIR TRANSCAP 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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