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Bambuterol is a bronchodilator, beta 2 agonist, with the main ingredient being Bambuterol hydrochloride. The action of Bambuterol is to relieve cough, shortness of breath or wheezing in people with asthma. The drug is prepared in the form of tablets Bambuterol 10mg and Bambuterol 20mg.
1. What disease does Bambuterol treat?
Bambuterol medicine belongs to the group of bronchodilators, beta 2 agonists, with the main ingredient being Bambuterol hydrochloride, prepared in the form of tablets with the strength of Bambuterol 10mg and Bambuterol 20mg.The drug is used in the treatment of bronchospasm, asthma, reversible airway obstruction, dilating the airways to allow air to enter the lungs, thereby reducing symptoms of cough, shortness of breath, wheezing in the patient.
Thuốc Bambuterol 10mg và Bambuterol 20mg là thuốc thuộc nhóm thuốc giãn phế quản
2. Dosage and how to use Bambuterol 10mg and 20mg
Dosage of Bambuterol in adults is as follows:
Adults: Initial dose 10 - 20mg/day, taken before going to bed. After 1-2 weeks, depending on the response, if necessary, the dose can be increased from 10mg to 20mg. The recommended starting and maintenance dose is 20 mg in previously well tolerated patients. For maintenance treatment of asthma with Bambuterol 20mg, patients need to combine optimal anti-inflammatory therapy. Elderly: No dose adjustment. Patients with hepatic impairment: Do not use in patients with significant hepatic dysfunction. For patients with impaired liver function or cirrhosis, the dose is adjusted individually. Patients with renal impairment: Reduce by half the initial dose in patients with moderate to severe renal impairment. Children from 6 to 12 years old: 10-20mg/day. Particularly for children in Asian countries, the recommended initial dose is 5mg/day. Children from 2 to 6 years old: 10mg/day. Particularly for children in Asian countries, the recommended initial dose is 5mg/day. Note, the use of Bambuterol 10mg and 20mg if overdose can cause symptoms such as headache, nausea, tremor, arrhythmia, low blood pressure, muscle spasms. Depending on the case of overdose, consider appropriate treatment measures.
3. Side effects of Bambuterol 10mg and 20mg
Bambuterol 10mg and 20mg can cause some very common side effects such as headache, insomnia, tremor, restlessness, arrhythmia, muscle pain; Common as muscle spasticity, palpitations, sleep disturbance and less common as cardiac arrhythmia, behavior.
Some other undesirable effects have not been determined frequency such as allergies, hypotension, blood potassium, hyperglycemia, hyperactivity, dizziness, nausea, myocardial ischemia.
Thuốc Bambuterol 10mg và 20mg có thể gây ra một số tác dụng phụ rất thường gặp như đau đầu, mất ngủ
4. Some notes when taking Bambuterol 10mg and 20mg
General notes when taking Bambuterol 10mg and 20mg as follows:
People with hyperthyroidism, thyrotoxicosis, severe heart disease: Use caution if you experience chest pain, shortness of breath and other symptoms of heart disease. People with diabetes: It is necessary to monitor and control blood sugar in people with diabetes, because the drug increases blood sugar. People with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: Do not use Bambuterol 10mg and 20mg because it is an active inotrope. People with arrhythmias: Consider when using the drug because the drug can cause cardiac arrhythmias. People with cirrhosis, impaired liver function: It is recommended to use another beta 2 agonist as an alternative in this group of subjects because the changes of the drug cannot be evaluated. People with asthma: The optimal anti-inflammatory treatment is when taking Bambuterol 10mg or 20mg, especially after taking the drug and the symptoms of the disease have been relieved. Asthma treatment should be re-evaluated and consulted, and additional therapy should be considered for the patient. Note, during an acute asthma attack, Bambuterol should not be used initially or increased in dose. Severe asthma exacerbations require emergency treatment as usual. People with glaucoma: Use caution when treating with Bambuterol 20mg or 10mg. Pregnancy and lactation: Caution should be exercised in pregnant women in the first and third trimesters because the drug may increase the risk of transient hypoglycemia in premature infants whose mothers are receiving agonist therapy. beta 2 host. Weigh the benefits and risks of taking Bambuterol in a nursing woman. Tell your doctor about any medications you are taking, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, supplements, and herbs. People who are allergic to Bambuterol 10mg or 20mg or are about to undergo surgery with anesthesia should also inform their doctor. Bambuterol medicine can interact or change the effect of some drugs such as corticosteroids, diuretics, ... Bambuterol 10mg or 20mg is used to relieve symptoms of asthma cough, shortness of breath, wheezing in people with asthma. people with asthma. To ensure the effectiveness of treatment and avoid side effects, patients need to take medicine according to prescription or consult a doctor, pharmacist for advice.
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