Terbutaline Sulphate + Bromhexine Hydrochloride
Indications
Terbutaline Sulphate + Bromhexine Hydrochloride 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.