Salbetol 4mg Tablet 10?S Allschoolabs -

Specification

INTRODUCTION
SALBETOL 4MG TABLET contains Salbutamol which belongs to theroup of medicines called Bronchodilators. It is used to treat and prevent asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It can also be used to treat chronic bronchitis (inflammation of the bronchus), bronchospasm (narrowing of airways) and emphysema (shortness of breath).
Asthma is a long-term respiratory disease in which your airways become inflamed, swollen and narrowed. It also causes excessive mucous secretion in the airways which makes it difficult for the air to pass through, leading to unpleasant symptoms like wheezing, difficulty in breathing, chest pain and/or cough.
COPD is a lung disease characterized by chronic lung inflammation and obstructed air flow within the airways. It causes wheezing, breathing difficulties, cough with mucus production and chest pain.
Before taking SALBETOL 4MG TABLET inform your doctor if you have diabetes, overactive thyroid functions or any heart problems (such as angina or irregular heartbeat) as a precaution. SALBETOL 4MG TABLET should be used in pregnant or breastfeeding women only if it is considered necessary by the physician.
The most common side effects of taking SALBETOL 4MG TABLET are tremors, headache, dizziness, nausea and muscle cramps. Contact your doctor if any of these side effect worsens.
USES OF SALBETOL 4MG TABLET
It is used to treat and prevent:
Asthma

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Chronic bronchitis (inflammation of the bronchus)

Bronchospasm and emphysema (shortness of breath)

HOW SALBETOL 4MG TABLET WORKS
SALBETOL 4MG TABLET is a bronchodilator. It relaxes the smooth muscles of the airways and widens them. It also blocks the release of certain chemical messengers in the airways (such as mast cells) that cause inflammation and swelling. As a result, it reduces airway inflammation, prevents the airways from becoming narrow and allows the air to pass through more freely which makes breathing easier.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Take SALBETOL 4MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with alass of water. Do not cursh or chew the medicine.
Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
Do not stop taking SALBETOL 4MG TABLET without consulting your doctor as it may make your symptoms re-appear once again.
SIDE EFFECTS OF SALBETOL 4MG TABLET

COMMON

Headache, dizziness

Fast heartbeat (palpitations)

Nausea

Muscle cramps

Tremors (feeling shaky)

UNCOMMON

Diabetes (increased blood sugar levels)

RARE
Stop taking SALBETOL 4MG TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:
Severe allergic reactions (such as swelling of the face, lips, tongue,or throat, red irregular raised patches on the skin with severe itching, breathing difficulties, low blood pressure, collapse)

Pain in the chest, jaw or shoulder accompanied with shortness of breath, nausea and vomiting

Clammy skin, wheezing, difficulty in breathing when lying flat

Irregular heartbeat

Signs of low blood potassium levels (such as fatigue, muscle spasms)

Signs of high lactic acid levels in the body (such as weakness, rapid breathing and stomach pain)

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS
Nausea:
Take this medicine with or just after meals. Stick to simple meals. Avoid eating oil rich or spicy food. Contact your doctor if nausea worsens.
Headache:
Rest and relax. Drink plenty of fluids such as water or electrolytes. Apply a pain-relieving balm on the head if required. Do not consume too much of alcohol. Consult your doctor if the symptom did not improve.
Dizziness:
Try to rest and relax.et enough sleep. Avoid driving or operating heavy tools or machinery while you feel dizzy. Avoid consumption of alcohol as it could aggravate your dizziness. Contact your doctor if dizziness worsens.
Muscle cramps:
Rub a pain-relieving balm or place a heat pack on the affected area for some time. Do not move the affected area frequently. Try to do some simple movements every day which would improve blood circulation and reduce further incidence of muscle pain. Try to eat a well-balanced protein rich diet, so that it can help to repair and rebuild the damaged muscle. Consult your doctor if the symptom did not improve.
WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

PREGNANCY
SALBETOL 4MG TABLET should be used in pregnant women only if it is considered necessary by the doctor. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine after outweighing the risk and benefits to you and your baby. Therefore, inform your doctor before taking it.
BREASTFEEDING
SALBETOL 4MG TABLET should be used in breastfeeding women only if it is considered necessary by the doctor. Therefore, consult your doctor for advice before taking it.
DRIVING AND USING MACHINES
Do not drive or operate any heavy tools or machines if your ability is affected by SALBETOL 4MG TABLET.
ALLERGY
Do not take SALBETOL 4MG TABLET if you are allergic to Salbutamol.
HEART DISEASE
SALBETOL 4MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with heart diseases (such as irregular or fast heartbeat or angina) or a previous history of the same. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.
OTHERS
SALBETOL 4MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients having:
Threatened abortion (miscarriage especially during the first 6 months of pregnancy)
Before taking SALBETOL 4MG TABLET, inform your physician if you:
Have an over-active thyroidland

Have diabetes
Use in pediatrics:
SALBETOL 4MG TABLET is not recommended for use in children younger than 2 years of age. It can be used in children (aged between 2-18 years) if prescribed by the physician. Therefore, consult your doctor for advice.
Use ineriatrics:
SALBETOL 4MG TABLET should be taken with caution in elderly patients (aged 65 years or above). Therefore, consult your doctor before using it. Proper dose adjustments and careful monitoring are required in such patients.
INTERACTIONS
A. Drug-Drug interactions:
Before taking SALBETOL 4MG TABLET, inform your physician if you are taking any of the following medicines such as:
Other beta-blockers (used to treat high blood pressure or other heart conditions) Ex. atenolol, propranolol and sotalol

Digoxin (a medicine used to treat heart rhythm disorder)

Other corticosteroids (taken orally or via injections to treat pain or inflammation) Ex. dexamethasone

Potassium-sparging diuretics (used to treat high blood pressure by increasing urine output) Ex. spironolactone, acetazolamide

Xanthine medicines (used to treat asthma) Ex. theophylline and aminophylline

Medicines used to treat depression such as (phenelzine, iproniazid, isocarboxazid, nialamide, tranylcypromine, moclobemide, venlafaxine, mirtazapine, fluoxetine, paroxetine, amitriptyline, desipramine, imipramine etc.)
Overdosage:
If you or anyone else accidentally took more SALBETOL 4MG TABLET, contact your doctor immediately oro to the hospital straight away. Symptoms of overdosage might include low blood potassium levels causing muscle twitching or weakness with irregular heartbeat.
SYNOPSIS

Drug :?? Salbutamol

Pharmacological Category :?? Selective Beta-2 Adrenergic agonists

Therapeutic Indication :?? Asthma, COPD, Chronic Bronchitis, Emphysema

Dosage Forms :?? Tablet, Capsule, Diskettes, Expectorants, Syrup, Rotacaps,?Inhaler, Rotacaps, Respules, Respirator Solution

MORE INFORMATION

Keep SALBETOL 4MG TABLET out of reach of children

Store SALBETOL 4MG TABLET at room temperature

FAQs ABOUT SALBETOL 4MG TABLET
What is the use of SALBETOL 4MG TABLET?
SALBETOL 4MG TABLET is used to treat and prevent asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), chronic bronchitis (inflammation of the bronchus), bronchospasm (narrowing of airways) and emphysema (shortness of breath).
How SALBETOL 4MG TABLET works in my body?
SALBETOL 4MG TABLET relaxes the smooth muscles of the airways and widens them. It also reduces the inflammation of airway tract. Therefore, it allows the air to pass through more freely and makes breathing easier.
Can SALBETOL 4MG TABLET be used on an asthma attack?
SALBETOL 4MG TABLET is only used to prevent or manage the symptoms of asthma and COPD (such as breathlessness or wheezing). If your asthma or breathingets worse suddenly, contact your doctor immediately oro to the straight away to avoid further exacerbation of the attack. Meanwhile use a fast-acting rescue inhaler containing salbutamol.
Is SALBETOL 4MG TABLET safe?
SALBETOL 4MG TABLET is considered safe at doses prescribed by the physician.
What are the side effects of taking SALBETOL 4MG TABLET?
The most common side effects of taking SALBETOL 4MG TABLET are tremors, headache, dizziness, nausea and muscle cramps. Contact your doctor if any of these side effect worsens.
Can I stop taking SALBETOL 4MG TABLET once my symptoms subside?
No. Take SALBETOL 4MG TABLET every day until your doctor tells you to stop. Do not stop taking this medicine abruptly or reduce the dose without consulting your doctor, as it could make your breathing even worse. Your doctor will access your disease condition regularly and will increase or decrease the dose accordingly.
Will SALBETOL 4MG TABLET be more effective if taken at higher doses?
Always consume the dose prescribed for you by your physician. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight and severity of the disease. Do not take a higher dose of this medicine without consulting your doctor as it could lead to unwanted side effects. It your symptoms are not relieved by the prescribed dose, consult your doctor so that he might adjust the dose according to your health condition or can suggest an alternative therapy.
I?m pregnant. Can I use SALBETOL 4MG TABLET?
SALBETOL 4MG TABLET should be used in pregnant women only if it is considered necessary by the physician. Your doctor will prescribe you with SALBETOL 4MG TABLET after evaluating the risks and benefits of the therapy.
Can SALBETOL 4MG TABLET be used in children?
SALBETOL 4MG TABLET is not recommended for use in children younger than 2 years of age. It can be used in children (aged between 2-18 years) if prescribed by the physician. Therefore, consult your doctor for advice.
How long will it take for SALBETOL 4MG TABLET to relieve the symptoms and how long the effects can last?
Generally, SALBETOL 4MG TABLET takes about 5 minutes to relieve the symptoms of asthma or COPD. However, the onset of action slightly differs from person to person based upon their disease condition. The effects of SALBETOL 4MG TABLET can last up to 4-6 hours.
What happens when you forget to take SALBETOL 4MG TABLET?
If you forget to take SALBETOL 4MG TABLET, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it?s time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose. Do not take a double dose to compensate the missed dose.
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