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Introduction About ASTHALIN RESPIRATORY SOLUTION
ASTHALIN RESPIRATORY SOLUTION contains Salbutamol which belongs to the group of medicines called Bronchodilators. It is used to manage 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.
ASTHALIN RESPIRATORY SOLUTION is suitable for use both in adults and in children (aged 4 years or above). Before using ASTHALIN RESPIRATORY SOLUTION 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.
ASTHALIN RESPIRATORY SOLUTION should be used in pregnant or breastfeeding women only if it is considered necessary by the physician. The most common side effects of using ASTHALIN RESPIRATORY SOLUTION are tremors, headache, mouth or throat irritation and muscle cramps. Contact your doctor if any of these side effect worsens.
Uses Of ASTHALIN RESPIRATORY SOLUTION
It is used in adults and in children (aged 4 years or older) to manage:
- Severe asthma attacks
- Breathing difficulties (emphysema)
How ASTHALIN RESPIRATORY SOLUTION Works
ASTHALIN RESPIRATORY SOLUTION 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, manages the airways from becoming narrow and allows the air to pass through more freely which makes breathing easier.
How to use ASTHALIN RESPIRATORY SOLUTION
Use ASTHALIN RESPIRATORY SOLUTION 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 instruction given 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 ASTHALIN RESPIRATORY SOLUTION
Common
- headache
- tremors (feeling shaky)
Uncommon
- fast heartbeat
- mouth or throat irritation
- muscle cramps
Rare
- Increased blood flow to legs and arms
Stop using ASTHALIN RESPIRATORY SOLUTION 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 also gargle 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 or ginger 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
ASTHALIN RESPIRATORY SOLUTION should be used in pregnant women only if it is considered necessary by the doctor. Therefore, inform your doctor before using it.
Breastfeeding
ASTHALIN RESPIRATORY SOLUTION 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 ASTHALIN RESPIRATORY SOLUTION.
Allergy
Do not use ASTHALIN RESPIRATORY SOLUTION if you are allergic to Salbutamol.
Lungs
ASTHALIN RESPIRATORY SOLUTION should be used with caution in patients with lung infections. Therefore, consult your doctor before using it.
Heart Disease
ASTHALIN RESPIRATORY SOLUTION 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
ASTHALIN RESPIRATORY SOLUTION is not recommended for use in patients having:
- premature labour or threatened abortion (miscarriage)
Before using ASTHALIN RESPIRATORY SOLUTION, inform your physician if you:
- have an over-active thyroid gland
- have high blood pressure
- have problems in blood vessels (such as blood clot)
- have diabetes
- have glaucoma
- have low blood potassium levels
- have sugar intolerance
Use in pediatrics:
ASTHALIN RESPIRATORY SOLUTION 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 in geriatrics:
ASTHALIN RESPIRATORY SOLUTION 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 ASTHALIN RESPIRATORY SOLUTION, inform your physician if you are taking any of the following medicines such as:
- other beta-blockers (used to manage high blood pressure or other heart conditions) Ex. atenolol, propranolol and sotalol
- digoxin (a medicine used to manage heart rhythm disorder)
- other corticosteroids (taken orally or via injections to manage pain or inflammation) Ex. dexamethasone, prednisolone
- potassium-sparging diuretics (used to manage high blood pressure by increasing urine output) Ex. spironolactone, acetazolamide
- xanthine medicines (used to manage asthma) Ex. theophylline and aminophylline
- other nebulizing solution used for asthma (Ex. ipratropium)
- medicines used to manage 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 ASTHALIN RESPIRATORY SOLUTION, contact your doctor immediately or go 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 ASTHALIN RESPIRATORY SOLUTION out of reach of children
- Store ASTHALIN RESPIRATORY SOLUTION at room temperature
FAQs About ASTHALIN RESPIRATORY SOLUTION
Q: What is the use of ASTHALIN RESPIRATORY SOLUTION?
A: ASTHALIN RESPIRATORY SOLUTION is used to manage asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), chronic bronchitis (inflammation of the bronchus), bronchospasm (narrowing of airways) and emphysema (shortness of breath).
Q: How ASTHALIN RESPIRATORY SOLUTION works in my body?
A: ASTHALIN RESPIRATORY SOLUTION 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.
Q: Is ASTHALIN RESPIRATORY SOLUTION safe?
A: ASTHALIN RESPIRATORY SOLUTION is considered safe at doses prescribed by the physician.
Q: What are the side effects of taking ASTHALIN RESPIRATORY SOLUTION?
A: The most common side effects of taking ASTHALIN RESPIRATORY SOLUTION are tremors, headache, dizziness, nausea and muscle cramps. Contact your doctor if any of these side effect worsens.
Q: Can I stop taking ASTHALIN RESPIRATORY SOLUTION once my symptoms subside?
A: Take ASTHALIN RESPIRATORY SOLUTION 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.
Q: Can ASTHALIN RESPIRATORY SOLUTION be used in children?
A: ASTHALIN RESPIRATORY SOLUTION 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.
Q: How long will it take for ASTHALIN RESPIRATORY SOLUTION to relieve the symptoms and how long the effects can last?
A: Generally, ASTHALIN RESPIRATORY SOLUTION takes about 5 minutes to relieve the symptoms of asthma or COPD. However, the onset of action slightly differs from person to person based on their disease condition. The effects of ASTHALIN RESPIRATORY SOLUTION can last up to 4-6 hours.
Q: What happens when you forget to take ASTHALIN RESPIRATORY SOLUTION?
A: If you forget to take ASTHALIN RESPIRATORY SOLUTION, 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 for the missed dose.
Q: Who can take ASTHALIN RESPIRATORY SOLUTION?
A: ASTHALIN RESPIRATORY SOLUTION is suitable for use both in adults and in children (aged between 2-12 years) to manage asthma, COPD, emphysema, bronchitis and bronchospasm.
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