Grilinctus-Bm 2.5Mg/8Mg Tablet

Grilinctus-Bm 2.5Mg/8Mg Tablet is a combination medicine consisting of Terbutaline and Bromhexine. It is used to treat the cough and helps us to get rid of the symptoms like runny nose, sneezing, watery eyes and itching.

Grilinctus-Bm 2.5Mg/8Mg Tablet works on the basis of various mechanisms. It facilitates relaxing of the muscles of the airway, thereby widening it. It makes the air move easily inwards and outwards. The syrup also loosen the thick mucus, making it easier to cough it out. It provides relief from common allergic symptoms, thus helping with the breathing process. This enables us to do our regular activities easily and comfortably.

It is not to be used if you are allergic to any of its ingredients or to a sympathomimetic amine like epinephrine and albuterol. Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. While beta blockers may decrease its effectiveness, insulin’s effectiveness is decreased if taken along with this drug.

Maintain adequate hydration (2-3 L/day of fluids unless instructed to restrict fluid intake). You may experience nervousness, dizziness, or fatigue (use caution when driving or engaging in tasks requiring alertness until response to drug is known); or dry mouth, stomach upset (frequent small meals, frequent mouth care, chewing gum, or sucking hard candy may help).

Some common side effects associated with the use of Grilinctus-Bm 2.5Mg/8Mg Tablet include nausea, bloating, diarrhoea, indigestion, headache, palpitations, headache, tremor, sweating and skin rashes. These symptoms resolve in most of the cases without any treatment. However, they become a serious concern if they remain persistent and chronic.

In cases of overdose, supportive therapy should be instituted; prudent use of a cardioselective beta-adrenergic blocker (eg, atenolol or metoprolol) should be considered, keeping in mind the potential for induction of bronchoconstriction in an asthmatic individual. Dialysis has not been shown to be of value in the treatment of an overdose with this agent.

• Cough

• Chest Tightness

• Hypersensitivity

• Nervousness

• Restlessness

• Trembling

• Hypertension

• Dizziness

• Drowsiness

• Headache

• Insomnia

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Muscle Cramps

• Weakness

• Chest Pain

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Pregnant women must consult doctor before using this medication.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Breastfeeding women should consult doctor before taking Grilinctus-Bm 2.5Mg/8Mg Tablet.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  This medicine usually does not affect the patients consciousness or their ability to drive.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Caution must be taken while using this medicine in patients with kidney disease. Adjustment of dose is needed.

  • Clcr 10-50 mL/minute: Administer at 50% of normal dose.
  • Clcr <10 mL/minute: Avoid use.
  Kindly consult with your doctor before taking it.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Limited information is available regarding its use in patient with liver disease. Kindly consult with your doctor before taking it.

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect of this medicine remain active for about 11 - 16 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The effect of this drug is initiated within 30 - 45 minutes after its administration.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Grilinctus-Bm 2.5Mg/8Mg Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Kuff X Tablet

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. It is recommended to skip your missed dose, if it is the time for your next scheduled dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Consult your doctor in case of overdose.

Thisn medication causes pharmacological effects. This is assigned to stimulation via beta-adrenergic receptors of the intracellular adenylyl cyclase. The intracellular adenyl cyclase enzyme causes conversion of adenosine triphosphate into adenosine monophosphate. It also acts as a synthetic secretolytic agent that helps the natural mechanisms to clear respiratory tract mucus. It increases serious mucus production in the respiratory tract and reduces phlegm viscosity, which helps the cilia to clear mucus from the respiratory tract.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Medicine

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  • Decreased effect with beta-blockers
  • Increased toxicity with MAO inhibitors, TCAs

• Interaction with Disease

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  Excessive or prolonged use may lead to tolerance; paradoxical bronchoconstriction may occur with excessive use; if it occurs, discontinue terbutaline immediately.

• Ques : What is Grilinctus-Bm 2.5Mg/8Mg Tablet?

  Ans : Terbutaline is a salt which performs its action by calming the muscles in the air passages and widens airways. This makes breathing easier.

• Ques : What are the uses of Grilinctus-Bm 2.5Mg/8Mg Tablet?

  Ans : Terbutaline is a salt which is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Acute asthma and Asthma - Maintenance.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Grilinctus-Bm 2.5Mg/8Mg Tablet?

  Ans : Side effects include headache, dizziness, sweating, drowsiness and others.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Grilinctus-Bm 2.5Mg/8Mg Tablet?

  Ans : Terbutaline should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original pack. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.

• Ques : What can happen if we take more than the recommended dose of Grilinctus-Bm 2.5Mg/8Mg Tablet?

  Ans : Taking more than the recommended doses of Grilinctus-Bm 2.5Mg/8Mg Tablet, harmful side effects on the health may be observed. It may also cause toxicity.

• Ques : Can we drive while having Grilinctus-Bm 2.5Mg/8Mg Tablet ?

  Ans : It is not safe to drive Grilinctus-Bm 2.5Mg/8Mg Tablets as it shows dizziness or drowsiness as the most common side effects which interfere with the focus or concentration needed during driving.

• Ques : Can Grilinctus-Bm 2.5Mg/8Mg Tablet be consumed if the patient is suffering from thyroid or heart disease ?

  Ans : Consultation with a doctor or physician is important regarding this. It should not be consumed in such cases without being prescribed by the doctor.

• Ques : Can Grilinctus-Bm 2.5Mg/8Mg Tablet be taken in patients with kidney or liver related disorders?

  Ans : Before taking Grilinctus-Bm 2.5Mg/8Mg Tablets in patients suffering from liver or kidney related disorders, it is important to consult a doctor or physician.

• Terbutaline- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2021 [Cited 23 Nov 2021]. Available from:

  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/terbutaline

• Bromhexine- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2021 [Cited 23 Nov 2021]. Available from:

  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/bromhexine

• Terbutaline - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2021 [cited 3 December 2021]. Available from:

  https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00871

• Bromhexine - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2021 [cited 3 December 2021]. Available from:

  https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB09019