Bambelor 5 mg/5 ml
Generic: Bambuterol Hydrochloride
Category: Oral Solution
Manufacturer: Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Allopathic
MFG. Licence No. Biological
193
MFG. Licence No. Non-Biological
108
Address
Zirabo, Savar, Dhaka Dewan Idris Road, Bara Rangamatia
Price: 25.0 ৳
60 ml bottle
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Indications
Uses of Bambelor:
- Asthma
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), Asthma.
Severe hepatic impairment; cirrhosis.
Therapeutic Class
Short-acting selective & β2-adrenoceptor stimulants
Pharmacology
Bambuterol is an adrenergic β2 receptor agonist which predominantly stimulates β2 receptor, thus producing relaxation of bronchial smooth muscle, inhibition of release of endogenous spasmogens, inhibition of edema caused by endogenous mediators & increased mucocilliary clearance.
Dosage and Administration
How to use
Bambuterol Hydrochloride:
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it.
Bambuterol Hydrochloride may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Adult Dose:
Adult: PO 10-20 mg/day at bedtime.
Hepatic impairment: Severe: Not recommended.
Renal Dose:
Renal impairment:
CrCl (ml/min)
<50 Initial dose should be halved.
Interaction
Risk of hypokalaemia increased by co-admin of corticosteroids, diuretics or xanthines. Prolong the action of drugs e.g. suxamethonium.
Contraindications
Severe hepatic impairment; cirrhosis.
Side Effects
Common
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Headache
- Palpitations
- Restlessness
- Muscle cramp
- Trembling
Fine tremor of skeletal muscle (e.g. hands), palpitations and muscle cramps; tachycardia, tenseness and peripheral vasodilation.
Pregnancy And Lactation
Pregnant women: There is no definite evidence of ill consequence during pregnancy. Nevertheless, the drug should not be used during the first trimester of pregnancy, unless the expected benefit is thought to outweigh any possible risk to the fetus.Lactating mother: It is excreted in breast milk. So, patients taking this drug should not breast-feed.
Precautions And Warnings
Precaution:
DM, hyperthyroidism, myocardial insufficiency, arrhythmias, susceptibility to QT-interval prolongation. Pregnancy.
Storage Conditions
Keep away from light, store in a cool and dry place. Keep out of reach of children.
Drug Classes
Short-acting selective & β2-adrenoceptor stimulants
Mode of Action
Bambuterol HCl is a prodrug of terbutaline. It relaxes bronchial smooth muscle by selectively acting on ?2-receptors.
Pregnancy Category
Pregnant women: There is no definite evidence of ill consequence during pregnancy. Nevertheless, the drug should not be used during the first trimester of pregnancy, unless the expected benefit is thought to outweigh any possible risk to the fetus.Lactating mother: It is excreted in breast milk. So, patients taking this drug should not breast-feed.
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