Buterol
Cheaper & Alternative Brands
Same generic (Bambuterol Hydrochloride), same form (Tablet)
Clinical Prescribing Information
Medical monograph and safety information for healthcare professionals & patients.Indications & Clinical Uses
Aerodyl is indicated for
Bronchial asthma
Chronic bronchitis
Emphysema
Other lung diseases where bronchospasm is a complicating factor.
Dosage & Administration
Children 2-5 years
: The recommended normal dose 10 mg (10 ml syrup).
Children 6-12 years
: The recommended normal dose 10 mg (10 ml syrup). The dose may be increased to 20 mg.
Adult
: The recommended initial dose 10 mg. The dose may be increased to 20 mg after 1-2 weeks depending on the clinical effect.
Contraindications
Hepatic impairment, liver cirrhosis or severely impaired liver function.
Side Effects & Adverse Reactions
Fatigue, nausea, palpitation, headache, dizziness & tremor.
Warnings & Precautions
Dose should be reduced in patients with severely impaired renal function, patiensts with genetic deficiencies of plasma cholineterase, patient with severe ischemic heart disease.
Pharmacology & Mechanism of Action
Bambuterol, a prodrug of terbutaline, is a long acting ß2 adrenergic receptor agonist used in the treatment of asthma. Bambuterol is an adrenergic ß2 receptor agonist which predominantly stimulates ß2 receptor, thus producing relaxation of bronchial smooth muscle, inhibition of release of endogenous spasmogens, inhibition of edema caused by endogenous mediators & increased mucocilliary clearance.