|
 Composition : Each uncoated tablet contains
| Salbutamol Sulphate I.P. |
4.8 mg |
| Equivalent to Salbutamol |
4 mg |
| Theophylline (Anhydrous) I.P. |
200 mg |
Availability : Strip of 10 tablets. Such 10 blister-packed
5 strips in a box.
Therapeutic Category :
Oral bronchodilator for chronic asthma
patients.
Mechanism of action : Salbutamol (beta 2 agonist): Stimulates
adenyl cyclase.
Theophylline (xanthine derivative): Inhibits
phosphodiesterase.
Adverse Reactions : Unlikely to occur at recommended dose. In
some patients salbutamol may cause fine
tremor of skeletal muscle (particularly the
hands), palpitations, tachycardia, headaches,
rarely muscle cramps.
In some patients theophylline may cause
nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea,
gastrointestinal disturbances, insomnia and
anxiety.
Dose : One tablet 3 or 4 times a day.
Daily treatment cost : Approximately Rs 1.14 to Rs 1.52 |
