SALBUVAC Respules 2.5ml Allschoolabs -

Description

INTRODUCTION
SALBUVAC RESPULES contains Salbutamol which belongs to theroup of medicines called Bronchodilators. It is used to treat severe asthma attacks. It can also be used in the management of chronic bronchospasm (long-term breathing difficulties caused due to narrowing of airways) unresponsive to conventional therapies.
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.
SALBUVAC RESPULES is suitable for use both in adults and in children (aged 4 years or above). Before using SALBUVAC RESPULES inform your doctor if you have diabetes, overactive thyroid functions, low blood potassium levels, high blood pressure or any heart problems (such as angina or irregular heartbeat) as a precaution.
SALBUVAC RESPULES should be used in pregnant or breastfeeding women only if it is considered necessary by the physician. The most common side effects of using SALBUVAC RESPULES are tremors, headache, mouth or throat irritation and muscle cramps. Contact your doctor if any of these side effect worsens.
USES OF SALBUVAC RESPULES
It is used in adults and in children (aged 4 years or older) to treat:
Severe asthma attacks

Breathing difficulties (emphysema)

HOW SALBUVAC RESPULES WORKS
SALBUVAC RESPULES 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
Use SALBUVAC RESPULES medicine every day until your doctor tells you to stop. It is meant for inhalation only. Inhale the medicine only through your mouth into the lungs and not via nose. This medicine must be used along with a suitable nebulizer prescribed by your doctor.
Follow the instructioniven in the enclosed leaflet.
Twist and open the ampoules

Squeeze out all the liquid from the ampoule into the nebulizer chamber

Dilute the contents with sterile saline solution (sodium chloride) if instructed by your doctor

Turn on the nebulizer and breathe in the fine ?mist? calmly and deeply using a face mask or mouthpiece

Once inhalation is over, rinse your mouth with water and spit it out or brush your teeth
Your doctor will decide the correct dose (number of ampoules to be used), duration of therapy and type of nebulizer device for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
During inhalation, protect your eyes and face from the mist to avoid irritation. After inhalation, rinse the nebulizer, face mask mouthpiece with warm water.
Children must use this medicine only under careful supervision of the adults.
SIDE EFFECTS OF SALBUVAC RESPULES

COMMON

Headache

Tremors (feeling shaky)

UNCOMMON

Fast heartbeat

Mouth or throat irritation

Muscle cramps

RARE

Increased blood flow to legs and arms
Stop using SALBUVAC RESPULES 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, sweating, nausea and vomiting

Clammy skin, wheezing, difficulty in breathing when lying flat

Fast or irregular heartbeat, chest pain

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

Signs of high lactic acid levels in the body (such as stomach pain, breathing difficulties, cold feet and hands, irregular heartbeat and thirst)

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS
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.
Throat irritation:
To avoid this side effects, always rinse your mouth after using this medicine. You can alsoargle your throat with salt water twice a day. Always try to drink warm water. Avoid chilled, cooled, or sweetened food items or beverages. Drinking turmeric milk oringer tea mixed with honey and pepper powder can ease the soreness. Consult your doctor if the symptom did not improve.
Muscle cramps:
Rub a pain-relieving balm or place a heat pack on the affected area for some time, as it could ease the pain. 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
SALBUVAC RESPULES should be used in pregnant women only if it is considered necessary by the doctor. Therefore, inform your doctor before using it.
BREASTFEEDING
SALBUVAC RESPULES should be used in breastfeeding women only if it is considered necessary by the doctor. Therefore, consult your doctor for advice before using it.
DRIVING AND USING MACHINES
Do not drive or operate any heavy tools or machines if your ability is affected by SALBUVAC RESPULES.
ALLERGY
Do not use SALBUVAC RESPULES if you are allergic to Salbutamol.
LUNGS
SALBUVAC RESPULES should be used with caution in patients with lung infections. Therefore, consult your doctor before using it.
HEART DISEASE
SALBUVAC RESPULES should be used with caution in patients with heart diseases (such as recent heart attack, irregular or fast heartbeat or angina). Therefore, consult your doctor before using it.
OTHERS
SALBUVAC RESPULES is not recommended for use in patients having:
Premature labour or threatened abortion (miscarriage)
Before using SALBUVAC RESPULES, inform your physician if you:
Have an over-active thyroidland

Have high blood pressure

Have problems in blood vessels (such as blood clot)

Have diabetes

Havelaucoma

Have low blood potassium levels

Have sugar intolerance
Use in pediatrics:
SALBUVAC RESPULES can be used in children (aged 4 years or above) if prescribed by the physician. It is not suitable for use in children aged below 4 years due to lack of safety data. Therefore, consult your doctor for advice.
Use ineriatrics:
SALBUVAC RESPULES should be used 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 using SALBUVAC RESPULES, 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, prednisolone

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

Other nebulizing solution used for asthma (Ex. ipratropium)

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 SALBUVAC RESPULES, contact your doctor immediately oro to the hospital straight away. Symptoms of overdosage might include fast heartbeat, shakiness or hyperactivity.
SYNOPSIS

Drug :?? Salbutamol

Pharmacological Category :?? Selective Beta-2 Adrenergic agonists

Therapeutic Indication :?? Asthma, Bronchospasm

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

MORE INFORMATION

Keep SALBUVAC RESPULES out of reach of children

Store SALBUVAC RESPULES at room temperature

FAQs ABOUT SALBUVAC RESPULES
What is the use of SALBUVAC RESPULES?
SALBUVAC RESPULES is used to treat severe asthma attacks. It can also be used in the management of chronic bronchospasm (long-term breathing difficulties caused due to narrowing of airways) unresponsive to conventional therapies.
How SALBUVAC RESPULES works in my body?
SALBUVAC RESPULES 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 SALBUVAC RESPULES be used on an asthma attack?
Yes. SALBUVAC RESPULES can be used to treat asthma attacks. However, if your asthma or breathingets worse suddenly, contact your doctor immediately oro to the straight away to avoid further exacerbation of the attack.
Is SALBUVAC RESPULES safe?
SALBUVAC RESPULES is considered safe at doses prescribed by the physician.
What are the side effects of using SALBUVAC RESPULES?
The most common side effects of using SALBUVAC RESPULES are tremors, headache, mouth or throat irritation and muscle cramps. Contact your doctor if any of these side effect worsens.
Can I stop using SALBUVAC RESPULES once my symptoms subside?
No. Use SALBUVAC RESPULES 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 symptoms re-appear. Your doctor will access your disease condition regularly and will increase or decrease the dose accordingly.
Will SALBUVAC RESPULES 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 use 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 SALBUVAC RESPULES?
SALBUVAC RESPULES is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless considered necessary by the physician. Your doctor will prescribe you with SALBUVAC RESPULES after evaluating the risks and benefits of the therapy.
Can SALBUVAC RESPULES be used in children?
SALBUVAC RESPULES is considered safe for use in children aged 4 years or above. However, it is not recommended for use in children younger than 4 years due to lack of safety data. Kindly consult your doctor before using it.
How long will it take for SALBUVAC RESPULES to relieve the symptoms and how long the effects can last?
Generally, SALBUVAC RESPULES 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 SALBUVAC RESPULES can last for 4-6 hours.
Can SALBUVAC RESPULES cause infection in the mouth?
Yes. SALBUVAC RESPULES may cause fungal infections of the mouth (oral thrush). To avoid this, make sure to rinse your mouth with water after inhaling the medicine. However, if an infection develops, consult your doctor.
What happens when you forget to use SALBUVAC RESPULES?
If you forget to use SALBUVAC RESPULES, use 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 use a double dose to compensate the missed dose.
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