Medicine Overview
Adult Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
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Indication: Bronchodilation Age: Adult Condition: Initial |
Dose: Oral – 1-2 mg Frequency: twice daily |
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Indication: Bronchodilation Age: Adult Condition: If necessary |
Dose: Oral – 2 mg Frequency: three times daily |
Child Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
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Indication: Bronchodilation Age: 1-6 yr |
Dose: Oral – 0.25-0.5 mg Frequency: twice daily |
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Indication: Bronchodilation Age: 6-10 yr |
Dose: Oral – 0.5-1 mg Frequency: twice daily |
Administration
- Take as directed by physician
- Use regularly for best effect
Side Effect
- Fine tremor of skeletal muscle
- palpitations
- muscle cramps
- tachycardia
- nervous tension
- headache
- peripheral vasodilatation
- hypersensitivity reactions
Drug Interaction
Drug Interaction
| Drug Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
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Digoxin
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Increased risk of arrhythmia
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Xanthines, Corticosteroids (Prednisone, Prednisolone, Methylprednisolone, Dexamethasone, Hydrocortisone), Diuretics (Chlorothiazide, Chlorthalidone, Hydrochlorothiazide, Indapamide, Metolazone, Bumetanide, Ethacrynic acid, Furosemide, Torsemide, Amiloride, Eplerenone, Spironolactone, Triamterene)
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Hypokalaemia with concomitant administration
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Disease Interaction
Disease Interaction
| Disease Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
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Phaeochromocytoma
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Risk of severe hypertensive crisis
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Details coming soon
Data Sources
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