Each tablet contains:
active ingredient: salbutamol (as sulfate)- 2 mg;
excipients: microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, talc purified, aerosil 200.
Drug formTablets
ATC categoryPulmonology
ATC subcategoryBronchodilator agents
Brand nameSalbutamol
Generic nameSalbutamol
Each tablet contains:
active ingredient: salbutamol (as sulfate)- 2 mg;
excipients: microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, talc purified, aerosil 200.
Beta adrenoagonists with a predominant effect on beta2-adrenergic receptors (localized, particularly in the bronchi, myometrium, blood vessels). Prevents and reduces or eliminates bronchospasm, reduces the resistance in the airways, increases the vital capacity. It prevents the release of histamine, slow reacting substance from mast cells and factors chemotaxis of neutrophils. Compared with other drugs of this group has a less pronounced positive chrono-and inotropic effect on myocardium. It widen of coronary arteries, practically does not reduce blood pressure. Has tocolytic effect, lowering the tone and the contractile activity of the myometrium.
The plasma half-life of salbutamol has been estimated to range from 4 to 6 hours.
Administration
Generally treatment begins with the application of salbutamol inhalation form. When inhalation is ineffective, Salbutamol may be given inside.
Adult and children over 12 years: 2-4 mg every 6-8 hours , if necessary, the dose may be increased to 8 mg every 6-8 hours.
Children aged 6 to 12 years: 2 mg every 6-8 hours.
Children aged 2 to 6 years: 1-2 mg every 6-8 hours.
Elderly and sensitive patients are administered at an initial dose of 2 mg every 6-8 hours.
Nervous system: tremor, inner trembling, tension, headache, dizziness, sleep and behavior disturbances, muscle cramps.
Cardiovascular system: palpitations, tachycardia, arrhythmias, peripheral vascular dilatation, ischemic heart disease.
Endocrine system: hyperglycemia
Gastrointestinal system: nausea, vomiting.
Allergic reactions: rarely – paradoxical bronchospasm, urticaria, angioedema, hypotension and collapse.
Other: Potentially serious hypokalaemia has been reported after large doses.
Increasing the dose or frequency of receiving salbutamol should be under the supervision of a physician . Shorter interval is possible only in exceptional cases and should be strictly justified.
In severe forms of asthma salbutamol should be used in combination with other drugs.
In severe asthma particular caution is also required to avoid inducing hypokalaemia as this effect may be potentiated by hypoxia or by concomitant use of other anti-asthma drugs; plasma-potassium concentrations should be monitored.
It is known whether Salbutamol is distributed into milk, so the prescription of salbutamol during lactation should decide on the termination of breast-feeding.
Use of salbutamol and other beta2 agonists with corticosteroids, diuretics, xanthines or in the presence of hypoxia increases the risk of hypokalemia.
Salbutamol and non-cardioselective β-receptor blocking medicinal products should not usually be prescribed together, because possible mutual suppression of therapeutic effects.
Simultaneous precipitation of theophylline increases the risk of tachycardia and arrhythmia , in particular, supraventricular arrhythmia.
White, scored cylindrical tablets, the end surface of which are flat.
Cardboard box containing 24 tablets (1 blister packet with 24 tablets).
3 years. Do not use after the expiration date.
To be dispensed with prescription.
Store at a room temperature (15-250C), in a dry place, out of the reach of children. Protect from light.