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Brodil HFA (Refill can) Inhaler contains Salbutamol (Inhalation Aerosol)
Brodil HFA (Refill can) Inhaler uses for
Salbutamol inhaler is indicated for the treatment and prophylaxis of bronchial asthma and for the treatment of reversible airways obstruction associated with bronchitis and emphysema.
Salbutamol inhaler may be used to relieve attacks of acute dyspnoea and may also be taken prophylactically before exertion or to prevent exercise-induced asthma.
Salbutamol inhaler is suitable for treating bronchospasm in patients with coexisting heart disease or hypertension, including those taking beta blockers, because of its selective action on the bronchial receptors and lack of effects on the cardiovascular system. At therapeutic levels, it has little effect on cardiac receptors.
Salbutamol inhaler is administered by the inhaled route only. Shake Salbutamol Inhaler well before each spray. As there may be adverse effects associated with excessive dosing, the dosage or frequency of administration should only be increased on medical advice.
Adults:
- For the relief of acute bronchospasm and for managing intermittent episodes of asthma: One or two puffs as a single dose
- For chronic maintenance or prophylactic therapy: Two puffs three or four times daily
- For prevention of exercise induced bronchospasm: Two puffs before exertion
- For prevention of exercise induced bronchospasm: Two puffs should be taken at least 15 minutes before exertion
Children:
- For the relief of acute bronchospasm, management of episodic asthma and for prevention of exercise induced bronchospasm: One puff may be administered as a single dose. Only for the use of medical professionals
- For routine maintenance and prophylaxis: One puff three or four times daily, increasing if necessary to two puffs three or four times daily
Elderly: The dosage is the same as that for adults.
As with all sympathomimetic aerosol medications, cardiac arrest and even death may be associated with abuse. The preferred antidote for overdose with salbutamol inhaler is cardioselective beta-blocker, such as metoprolol tartarate. But b-blockers should be used with caution in patients with a history of bronchospasm. Dialysis is not appropriate treatment for overdose of salbutamol inhalation aerosol.
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