Specification | |
US Brand Name | Theo Asthalin |
Strength | 2mg+100mg |
Generic Name | Salbutamol sulphate Theophylline |
Manufacturer | Cipla |
Pharmaceutical Form | Tablet/s |
Theo Asthalin SR – 2MG +100 MG
Theo Asthalin SR – 2mg +100mg contains generic drugs named
Salbutamol Sulphate Theophylline. People suffering from asthma and breathing
problems are usually prescribed with this medicine. Some of the patients suffer
from severe wheezing due to bronchospasm in such case autohalers and
nebulizers are used. It will relieve them from sufferings like cold, cough,
wheezing, chest congestion, etc.
How it works?
There are receptors called Beta-2 receptors in the lungs and
this salbutamol drug acts on it and stimulates them, with which the muscles on
the air-passages gets relaxed enabling the patient to breathe very
comfortably. Theophyline is a phosphodiesterase inhibitor that contributes to
bronchial smooth muscle relaxation.
Important information about Salbutamol Sulphate
Theophylline
Salbutamol is a drug which will relieve those patients who are
suffering from bronchospasm. It is available in the form of extended
release tablets and inhaled through the rotahaler inhalers. Salbutamol is a
drug that gives relief to those who are suffering from bronchospasm. It
is available in the form of extended release tablets and inhaled through the
rotahaler inhalers.
Dosage information
Per tablet contains salbutamol 2mg and theophyline 100mg for an
adult the dose is about 1 or 2 tablets per day.
Strengths Available
§ Theo Asthalin 2mg +100mg
§ Theo Asthalin 4 mg +400mg
§ Ventorlin 4mg
§ Ventorlin 8mg
What if you miss a dose?
If you happen to miss a dose, see that the dose is not doubled.
Especially if you are nearing to the next dose then try to skip the missed dose
and go for the routine daily course of dose resume.
What if you overdose?
Due to some reason you happen to miss a dose and realize after
about 5 to 6 hours then you need to consult your doctor or else leave the dose
and proceed for the next dose routing. Never try to double up the dose if you
have forgotten.
Things to be taken care of
Do not use the expired drugs always keep a check on the date of
expiry.
Asthalin is supposed to be taken on long term management of
breathing case. It is therefore not used in a very acute case.
You are required to keep the complete record of the medicines you
are taking along with Asthalin
Side effects
Some of the contraindications are hypersensitivity and
thyrotoxicosis. Every drug that is consumed has side effects. Some of the
common side-effects that have been reported are:
§ Tremors
§ siezures
§ muscle cramps
§ Pulmonary Oedema
§ Hyperthyroidism
§ Insomnia
§ irritablity
Interaction with other drugs
Some of the drugs that interact with salbutamol are
§ propanolol
§ quinolone
§ phenobarbitone
§ cimetidine
§ phenytoin
§ carbamazapine