Turpex Exp. Suspension
Terbutaline Sulphate + Bromhexine Hydrochloride
1.5mg + 4mg/5ml
Apex Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
| Pack size | 60ml / 100ml |
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| Retail Price | 35.01,85.00 NPR |
Indications
Turpex Exp. Suspension is used for:
Bronchial asthma, acute & chronic bronchitis, bronchiolitis & other bronchospastic disorders.
Bronchopulmonary disorders where viscous sputum is a complicating factor.
Adult Dose
Oral
Adult
5-10ml 3-4 times a day.
Child Dose
Child
2-6YRS: 2.5-5ml 3-4 times a day.
6-14YRS: 5-10ml 3-4 times a day.
Renal Dose
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Contra Indications
Hypersensitivity
Precautions
Patient w/ thyrotoxicosis, HTN, DM, ketoacidosis, CV disorders (e.g. ischaemic heart disease), convulsive disorders, coronary insufficiency or associated arrhythmias. Childn. Pregnancy and lactation.
Pregnancy-Lactation
Interactions
Tachycardia, nervousness, tremor, palpitations, dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, anxiety, restlessness, lethargy, drowsiness, weakness, flushes, sweating, chest discomfort, muscle cramps, tinnitus. Rarely, seizures, hypersensitivity vasculitis, elevated liver enzymes.
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Terbutaline Sulphate + Bromhexine Hydrochloride :
Tachycardia, nervousness, tremor, palpitations, dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, anxiety, restlessness, lethargy, drowsiness, weakness, flushes, sweating, chest discomfort, muscle cramps, tinnitus. Rarely, seizures, hypersensitivity vasculitis, elevated liver enzymes.
Mechanism of Action
Terbutaline: Beta adrenergic receptor stimulator causing bronchial/uterine smooth muscle relaxation
Bromhexine is a mucolytic.
Note
Turpex Exp. 1.5mg + 4mg/5ml Suspension manufactured by Apex Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.. Its generic name is Terbutaline Sulphate + Bromhexine Hydrochloride. Turpex Exp. is availble in Nepal.
Farmaco Nepal drug index information on Turpex Exp. Suspension is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.