Pulmonary emphysema

Active Ingredient: Salbutamol

Indication for Salbutamol

Population group: only adults (18 years old or older)

For this indication, competent medicine agencies globally authorize below treatments:

6-32 mg in 3-4 divided doses daily

Route of admnistration

Oral

Defined daily dose

6 - 32 mg

Dosage regimen

From 1.5 To 8 mg 4 time(s) per day every day

Detailed description

The usual effective dose is 4 mg three or four times per day. If adequate bronchodilation is not obtained each single dose may be gradually increased to as much as 8 mg. However, it has been established that some patients obtain adequate relief with 2 mg three or four times daily.

In elderly patients or in those known to be unusually sensitive to beta-adrenergic stimulant drugs, it is advisable to initiate treatment with 2 mg three or four times per day.

10-40 mg in 4 divided doses daily

Route of admnistration

Respiratory (Inhalation)

Defined daily dose

10 - 40 mg

Dosage regimen

From 2.5 To 10 mg 4 time(s) per day every day

Detailed description

2.5 mg to 5 mg salbutamol up to four times a day. Up to 40 mg per day can be given under strict medical supervision in hospital.

Active ingredient

Salbutamol

Salbutamol is a selective β2-agonist providing short-acting (4-6 hour) bronchodilation with a fast onset (within 5 minutes) in reversible airways obstruction. At therapeutic doses it acts on the β2-adrenoceptors of bronchial muscle. Salbutamol is administered for the symptomatic relief of bronchospasm associated with chronic or acute asthma, bronchitis or other obstructive pulmonary diseases.

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