Broncolin
17.00₨
Pack Size: 5×20’s
How it works
This medicine works by relaxing and opening the blocked air passages leading to the lungs. It improves the amount of air flow to the lungs and makes breathing easier.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Broncolin tablet 4 mg 5×20’s
- Shaking and trembling of arms and feet severe
- Irregular heartbeat severe
- Coughing
- Difficulty in breathing severe
- Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet severe
- Skin rash and spotting severe
- Agitation and anxiety
- Headache
- Muscle pain and cramps
- Sleep disturbances
- Difficulty in passing urine
Uses of Broncolin tablet 4 mg 5×20’s
What is it prescribed for?
- BronchospasmThis medicine is used to relieve the symptoms of bronchospasm such as wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, breathing difficulties, coughing, etc. in bronchial asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, etc.
- BronchitisThis medicine is used to relieve the symptoms of bronchitis where the walls of the airways swell, making breathing very difficult.
- EmphysemaThis medicine is used to treat emphysema, a lung disease that involves damage to the walls of the air sacs (alveoli) of the lung causing shortness of breath.
When not to use?
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Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use if you have a known history of allergy to Broncolin tablet 4 mg 5×20’s or any other component present along with it.
Warnings
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Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. Consult your doctor and discuss the risks and benefits of use before using this medicine.
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Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women as the effect on the nursing infant is not clinically established. Your doctor may ask you to discontinue breastfeeding if the use of this medicine is necessary.
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Other medicines
Report the use of all medications including herbs and supplements to the doctor before receiving Broncolin tablet 4 mg 5×20’s.
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Other diseases
Report the past/present incidence of all diseases including heart and blood vessels disorder, electrolyte imbalance, any disease associated with thyroid and other glands etc to the doctor. All the other conditions should be considered before therapy with this medicine is initiated.
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Hypokalemia
Use of this medicine can cause a decrease in blood potassium levels and hence should be administered with caution in patients suffering from Hypokalemia.
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Paradoxical bronchospasm
Use of this medicine has been associated with worsening of asthma symptoms in some instances. Contact your doctor immediately if breathing becomes more difficult after using this medicine. The use of Broncolin tablet 4 mg 5×20’s should stop immediately in such cases.
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Excessive use
It is recommended to use this medicine in prescribed quantities only as excessive use may cause some severe adverse effects and may prove fatal in some cases.
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Milk protein allergy
This medicine should not be used in patients who have a history of allergy to milk proteins.
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Use in elderly
This medicine should be used with caution in the elderly as the risk of adverse effects are significantly high.
Dosage
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Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose, then the missed dose can be skipped.
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Overdose
Contact your doctor immediately if an overdose with this medicine is suspected. Symptoms of an overdose may include dry mouth, shaking, chest pain, increased heart rate, convulsions, and fainting.
General Instructions
Take Broncolin tablet 4 mg 5×20’s exactly as prescribed. The prescribed dose form, frequency, and duration of uptake are specific as per your needs. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller quantities or for longer than recommended. Contact your doctor if no visible improvements in symptoms are observed after use.
Other details
- To be taken on an empty stomach
- To be taken as instructed by doctor
- Does not cause sleepiness
How to use Broncolin tablet 4 mg 5×20’s
For broncho-dilatation: Dilute 5 mg with 500 mL dextrose 5% or sodium chloride 0.9%; For premature labour: Dilute with dextrose 5% to a conc. of 200 mcg/mL for use in a syringe pump or for other infusion methods (preferably via controlled infusion device), dilute to a conc. of 20 mcg/mL; close attention to patient’s fluid & electrolyte status essential.
Compatibility: 0.9% NS, 5% dextrose, D5W/NS.
Stability: Store below 30°C. Protect from light.
what are the adverse effects of Broncolin tablet 4 mg 5×20’s?
Fine tremor, feeling of tension, headache, tachycardia, peripheral vasodilation.
What happens if I miss a dose of Broncolin tablet 4 mg 5×20’s?
ORAL: Bronchial complaints: Adults: 2-4 mg three or four times daily.
Children: Under 2 yr, not recommended; 2-6 yr, 1-2 mg; 6-12 yr, 2 mg; 12-18 yr, 4 mg. All three or four times daily.
INJECTION: Severe bronchospasm and status asthmatic: Adults: 8 mcg/kg SC or IM four hourly, or 4 mcg/kg by slow IV inj repeated if necessary.
Uncomplicated premature labour: By IV Inf or IV Inj or IM Inj: Adults: 100-250 mcg. The dose may be repeated according to the response of the patient. Once the uterine contractions have ceased, maintenance therapy can be continued with Salbutamol Tab 4 mg given three or four times daily.
Children: Management of Acute Asthma: By IV injection over 5 minutes: 1 mth-2 yr, 5 mcg/kg as a single dose; 2-18 yr, 15 mcg/kg, max 250 mcg as a single dose. Continuous IV infusion; 1 mth-18 yr, 1-2 mcg/kg/minute, adjusted according to response and heart rate up to 5 mcg/kg/minute; doses above 2 mcg/kg/minute should be given in an intensive care setting.
Severe hyperkalaemia: IV injection over 5 minutes: Neonate, 4 mcg/kg as a single dose; repeat if necessary; 1 mth-18 yr, 4 mcg/kg as a single dose; repeat if necessary.
Expert Advice
- Please take the oral form of this medicine 1 or 2 hours before or after meals.
- Please shake the suspension form before use.
- Please keep the mouthpiece clean.
- Empty your bladder before taking the medicine.
- Please drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated.
Primary Uses
Asthma
Indications
This medication is used for treating severe bronchospasm (narrowing of the air passages), status asthmatic (condition characterized by one asthma attack followed by another without a break in between), and controlling and preventing symptoms of lung impairment such as wheezing, shortness of breath, and feeling of tightness caused by diseases such as Emphysema, Bronchitis, etc. It can also be used for treating uncomplicated premature labor.
Side Effects
The patients administered with this medicine may experience fine tremors, headache, increased heart rate, sleep disturbances, decreased potassium levels, allergic reactions, narrowed air passages, muscle cramps, lactic acidosis (blood pH disturbances), and irritation at the back of the mouth.
Warnings
The effects of this medicine in pregnant females are unknown; therefore, please consult your doctor before use.
This medicine is not recommended for lactating females.
Please avoid consuming alcohol when taking this medicine.
The patients with thyrotoxicosis (abnormal thyroid gland function), diabetes, heart impairment, angina (chest pain), and high blood pressure should use this medicine cautiously. This medicine should not be used alone for treating moderate to severe asthma and monitor plasma potassium levels during therapy.
Contraindications
Please use this medicine with precaution for uncomplicated Premature Labor as it may lead to serious problems such as abortion especially during the first and second trimesters.
FAQS
Indications:
This medication is used for controlling and preventing symptoms of lung diseases such as wheezing, shortness of breath, and feeling of tightness caused by diseases such as Emphysema, Bronchitis, etc. This medicine provides quick relief for reducing lung disease symptoms. It works by widening the air passages allowing easier gaseous exchange.
Storage:
Please store this medicine at room temperature (18-25 Celsius). Keep medicine away from excessive light and moisture. Dispose the inhaler six weeks after use. Please keep it away from children.
Precautions:
May make you dizzy; therefore, it is advised not to do any tasks that require alertness (e.g. driving) immediately after taking this medicine, patients with diabetes, heart impairments and high blood pressure should be cautious, and not to be used alone for treating moderate to severe asthma.
Effects on pregnancy and lactation:
The effects are unknown in pregnancy; therefore, consult your doctor before use. Contraindicated in lactation.
Administration:
This medicine us used in oral or injectable form. The injectable form should only be used by a medical professional. However, if you are self-injecting or injecting at home, make sure you take all precautionary measures and follow the correct procedure. The dosage is dependent on the age, condition and its severity. Please consult your doctor before use.
Side Effects:
You may experience fine tremors, headache, increased heart rate, sleep disturbances, and irritation at the back of the mouth.
Contraindications:
Use with precaution for Uncomplicated Premature Labor as it may lead to serious problems such as abortion especially during the first and second trimesters.
Disclaimer
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