Tulobuterol

Bronchodilator & Anti-asthma Preps: Orals/Parenterals · Beta-2 agonist

Indications

For prophylaxis and control of bronchospasm in bronchial asthma, chronic bronchitis, asthmatic bronchitis, pulmonary emphysema, bronchiectasis, tracheobronchitis with emphysema.

Dosage

Adults & Elderly: Initially 1 mg twice day, may be increased to max 2 mg twice a day after 7-10 days. Children: Over 12 yr, same as adult; 6-12 yr, 0.5 mg-1 mg (1/2 to 1 tsp) twice a day; 1-6 yr, 0.25 mg-5 mg (1/4 to 1/2 tsp) twice a day.

Adverse Effects

Finger tremor. Hypertension, angina, palpitations, vomiting, vertigo, CNS stimulation, insomnia, headache.

Risk Factor (Pregnancy/Lactation)

Pregnancy: Risk cannot be ruled out. Lactation: Caution advised or effect undetermined. Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to sympathomimetics. Precautions: Patients with diabetes mellitus, hypertension, hypothyroidism, renal failure, impaired liver function, cardiac arrhythmias, coronary insufficiency. Women of child bearing age.

Interactions

Systemic sympathomimetics, beta-blocking agents.

Pharmacokinetics

Half-life elimination: Oral: 2-2.8 hrs. Time to peak, plasma: Oral: 0.7-1.3 hrs.

Brands with this active ingredient

• Bremax

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