Generic

Levosalbutamol

Indications

Adults, adolescents, and children 6 years of age and older with reversible obstructive airway disease should use levosalbutamol for the treatment or prevention of bronchospasm.

Pharmacology

Levosalbutamol is a beta 2-agonist with a single isomer that differs from racemic salbutamol by the absence of (S)-salbutamol. Levosalbutamol is an efficient bronchodilator, and (S)-salbutamol has no influence on its principal mechanism of action. When compared to racemic salbutamol, clinically similar bronchodilation can be achieved at doses that reduce beta-mediated adverse effects significantly.

Dosage & Administration

Tablet-

Adults and adolescents above 12 years: 1-2 mg three times daily.

Children (6 -11 years): 1 mg three times daily.

Syrup-

Adults: 5-10 ml three times daily.

Children (6-11 years): 5 ml three times daily.

Interaction

With Levosalbutamol, other short-acting sympathomimetic bronchodilators or epinephrine should be taken with caution. If any extra adrenergic medicines are to be given, they will be given with caution to avoid negative cardiovascular consequences.

Contraindications

Patients having a history of hypersensitivity to levosalbutamol or any of its components should avoid taking it.

Side Effects

Hypocalcaemia, palpitation, fine tremors of the skeletal muscle, and muscle cramps may occur. The other likely side effects are nausea, vomiting, burning substernal or epigastric pain, and diarrhea

Pregnancy & Lactation

Only if the possible benefit outweighs the risk to the fetus should the medicine be used during pregnancy. Levosalbutamol is not known to be eliminated in human milk. When administering oral Levosalbutamol to a nursing lady, exercise caution.

Precautions & Warnings

In acute severe asthma, extra caution is advised since hypoxia and simultaneous therapy with xanthine derivatives, steroids, and diuretics can aggravate this impact. In such cases, serum potassium levels should be checked.

Therapeutic Class

Short-acting selective & β2-adrenoceptor stimulants

Storage Conditions

Keep the temperature below 30°C and away from light and moisture. Keep out of children’s reach.

Pharmaceutical Name

ACI Limited