VENTOLIN TABLET 2 mg

País: Singapur

Idioma: anglès

Font: HSA (Health Sciences Authority)

ingredients actius:

SALBUTAMOL SULPHATE EQV SALBUTAMOL

Disponible des:

GLAXOSMITHKLINE PTE LTD

Codi ATC:

R03CC02

formulario farmacéutico:

TABLET

Composición:

SALBUTAMOL SULPHATE EQV SALBUTAMOL 2 mg

Vía de administración:

ORAL

tipo de receta:

Pharmacy Only

Fabricat per:

Aspen Bad Oldesloe GmbH

Estat d'Autorització:

ACTIVE

Data d'autorització:

1995-06-19

Fitxa tècnica

VENTOLIN™ TABLETS
SALBUTAMOL SULPHATE
PRESENTATION
CLINICAL PARTICULARS
INDICATIONS
Salbutamol is a selective beta-
2
adrenoceptor agonist indicated for the treatment of prevention of
bronchspasm. It provides short acting bronchodilation in reversible
airways obstruction due to asthma,
chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
Bronchodilators should not be the only or main treatment in patients
with persistent asthma. In
patients with persistent asthma unresponsive to _VENTOLIN,_ treatment
with inhaled corticosteroids is
recommended to achieve and maintain control. Failing to respond to
treatment with _VENTOLIN _may
signal a need for urgent medical advice or treatment.
_VENTOLIN_ tablets 2mg and 4mg are indicated for the relief of
bronchospasm in bronchial asthma of
all types, chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
_VENTOLIN _has a duration of action of 4 to 6 hours in most patients.
Increasing use of beta-
2
agonists may be a sign of worsening asthma. Under these conditions a
reassessment of the patient's therapy plan may be required and
concomitant glucocorticosteroid
therapy should be considered.
As there may be adverse effects associated with excessive dosing, the
dosage or frequency of
administration should only be increased on medical advice.
ADULTS
The usual effective dose is 4mg 3 or 4 times per day. If adequate
bronchodilation is not obtained, each
single dose may be gradually increased to as much as 8mg.
However, it has been established that some patients obtain adequate
relief with 2mg 3 or 4 times daily.
CHILDREN
The following doses should be administered 3 or 4 times daily:
2 - 12 years - 1 tablet 2mg
Over 12 years - 2 – 4mg as 1 tablet 2mg or 1 tablet 4mg
The drug is well tolerated by children so that, if necessary, the
doses can be cautiously increased.
SPECIAL PATIENT GROUPS
In elderly patients or in those known to be unusually sensitive to
beta-adrenergic stimulant drugs, it is
advisable to initiate treatment with 2mg salbutamol 3 or 4 times per
day.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
_VENTOLIN_