Asthalin 2Mg/5Ml Syrup
About Asthalin 2Mg/5Ml Syrup
This medication is a member of the group of drugs called short-acting beta-2 agonists. The syrup is used to treat asthma and its symptoms. It is also very useful in preventing asthma caused due to exercise and other conditions. Dosage is based on your age, gender, response to therapy, medical condition, and use of certain interacting medicines.
Some of the side effects for this medication include feeling a bit shaky, headache, uneven heart beat, flushing, muscle cramps, irritation or dryness of the mouth and throat. Other severe side effects such as low blood potassium levels, weakness, restlessness, dizziness, bronchospasm and lactic acidosis may be observed in some patients.
This syrup should be used with caution in those with severe asthma, heart problems, high blood pressure and diabetes. Those who have an overactive thyroid gland, infection of the lungs, arrhythmias should use some other safer alternative of this medication.
What are the uses of Asthalin 2Mg/5Ml Syrup
Severe Allergic Reaction
Allergic Disorders
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (Copd)
What are the contraindications of Asthalin 2Mg/5Ml Syrup ?
What are the side effects of Asthalin 2Mg/5Ml Syrup ?
Redistribution/Accumulation Of Body Fat
Increased Risk Of Infection
Muscle Disorders
Increased Blood Pressure
Skin Scar
Altered Bone Growth
Behavioural Changes
Increased Glucose Level In Blood
Headache
Key highlights of Asthalin 2Mg/5Ml Syrup
Is It safe with alcohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
This medicine should be avoided by pregnant women unless suggested by the doctor.
Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
Please consult your doctor before consuming the syrup if you are breastfeeding a baby.
Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?
There is no interaction between driving and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.
Does this affect kidney function?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Does this affect liver function?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
What are the dosage instructions?
Are there any overdose instructions?
Consult a doctor in case of overdose.
Are there any missed dose instructions?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember.
How does this medication work?
This medication is a short-acting beta-2 agonist that stimulates beta-2 receptors in the lungs. It opens the airways and makes it easier for a person to breathe.
FAQs about Asthalin 2Mg/5Ml Syrup
Ques : What is Asthalin 2mg 5ml syrup?
Ans : Asthalin syrup is a medication which has Salbutamol as an active factor present in it.
Ques : What is the use of Asthalin 2mg 5ml syrup?
Ans : Asthalin is used for the treatment and prevention of conditions such as Acute asthma and Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Ques : What are the side effects of Asthalin 2mg 5ml syrup?
Ans : Cough, Tightness in the chest, Racing heartbeat or pulse, Difficulty breathing, Increased blood flow to your extremities, Noisy breathing, Headache, Swelling of the mouth or throat, Slow or irregular breathing, etc are some of the side effects.
Ques : Is Asthalin safe/ safe for babies?
Ans : Asthalin 2mg 5ml is safe for babies. However, the dose should be taken as advised by a doctor.
Ques : How long do I need to use asthalin 2mg 5ml syrup before I see improvement in my condition?
Ans : This medication should be consumed, until the complete eradication of the disease. Thus it is advised to use, till the time directed by your doctor.
Ques : At what frequency do I need to use asthalin 2mg 5ml syrup?
Ans : This medication is generally used twice or thrice a day, as the time interval to which this medication has an impact, is around 8 to 12 hours, but it is not the standard frequency, for using this medication.
Ques : Should I use asthalin 2mg 5ml syrup empty stomach, before food or after food?
Ans : The salts involved in this medication, work properly on an empty stomach.
Ques : What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of asthalin 2mg 5ml syrup?
Ans : This medication contains salts which are suitable to store only at room temperature, as keeping this medication above that, can cause an inadequate effect. Protect it from moisture and light.
References
Levalbuterol- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 25 April 2019]. Available from:
https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/levosalbutamol
Albuterol- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 25 April 2019]. Available from:
https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/salbutamol
Salbutamol- DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2019 [Cited 09 May 2019]. Available from:
https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB01001
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