Dilator Tablet
Bambuterol Hydrochloride
20mg
Eskayef Bangladesh Ltd.
| Pack size | 10's |
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| Retail Price | 8.00 NPR |
Available as:
Indications
Dilator Tablet is used for:
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), Asthma.
Adult Dose
Adult: PO 10-20 mg/day at bedtime.
Hepatic impairment: Severe: Not recommended.
Child Dose
Renal Dose
Renal impairment:
CrCl (ml/min)
<50 Initial dose should be halved.
Administration
Contra Indications
Severe hepatic impairment; cirrhosis.
Precautions
DM, hyperthyroidism, myocardial insufficiency, arrhythmias, susceptibility to QT-interval prolongation. Pregnancy.
Pregnancy-Lactation
Interactions
Risk of hypokalaemia increased by co-admin of corticosteroids, diuretics or xanthines. Prolong the action of drugs e.g. suxamethonium.
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Bambuterol Hydrochloride :
Fine tremor of skeletal muscle (e.g. hands), palpitations and muscle cramps; tachycardia, tenseness and peripheral vasodilation.
Mechanism of Action
Bambuterol HCl is a prodrug of terbutaline. It relaxes bronchial smooth muscle by selectively acting on ?2-receptors.
Note
Dilator 20mg Tablet manufactured by Eskayef Bangladesh Ltd.. Its generic name is Bambuterol Hydrochloride. Dilator is availble in Nepal.
Farmaco Nepal drug index information on Dilator Tablet is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.