InhalerClinical Overview
Salbutamol / Albuterol Inhalation (100mcg MDI, 200mcg Rotacaps) is the quintessential short-acting selective beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist (SABA) on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. It binds to beta-2 adrenergic receptors on airway smooth muscle cells, activating adenylyl cyclase, elevating cyclic AMP, and causing rapid relaxation of bronchial smooth muscle within 3 to 5 minutes, lasting 4 to 6 hours. Indicated for immediate relief of acute bronchospasm in bronchial asthma, acute exacerbations of COPD, and prevention of exercise-induced bronchoconstriction.
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Usage Guidelines
Acute bronchospasm: Inhale 1 to 2 puffs immediately at the onset of wheezing/shortness of breath. Exercise-induced bronchospasm: Inhale 2 puffs 15 minutes before strenuous exercise. Shake canister well; use a spacer device whenever possible. If symptoms are not relieved by 2 to 4 puffs, seek emergency medical care immediately.
General Administration Advice: Adhere strictly to the prescribed dosage, frequency, and treatment course. For oral medications, swallow with sufficient water. Never stop antibiotics, psychiatric medications, or antihypertensives abruptly without clinical direction.
Possible Side Effects
Common: Fine tremor (particularly of the hands), tachycardia, palpitations, headache, nervousness, peripheral vasodilation. Rare/Severe: Paradoxical bronchospasm, severe hypokalemia, and cardiac arrhythmias (supraventricular tachycardia, atrial fibrillation).
*Note: Individual physiological responses vary. While many patients experience few or no side effects, notify your treating physician if adverse reactions persist or if hypersensitivity (angioedema, skin rash, dyspnea) occurs.
Precautions & Warnings
Rescue inhaler ONLY; overuse (>2 canisters per year or >2 times per week) indicates poor asthma control and substantially increases the risk of life-threatening asthma exacerbations and death. Overuse requires immediate evaluation and addition of an inhaled corticosteroid controller. Keep accessible at all times.
Medical Disclaimer: Statutory Clinical Disclaimer: The information provided is for educational and price-transparency purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, pulmonological diagnosis, or respiratory management recommendations. Inhalation therapies and allergy medications should be used strictly under the guidance of a qualified pulmonologist or registered medical practitioner.
Levosalbutamol 1.25mg + Ipratropium 500mcg Respules
Salbutamol (100mcg) and Ipratropium Bromide (20mcg Inhaler) combines a short-acting beta-2 agonist (SABA) with a short-acting muscarinic antagonist (SAMA) on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. Salbutamol relaxes bronchial smooth muscle via cyclic AMP elevation; ipratropium blocks vagal acetylcholine-mediated bronchoconstriction at muscarinic M3 receptors. This dual-pathway approach produces greater, longer-lasting bronchodilation than either agent alone without added sympathomimetic side effects. Indicated for management of bronchospasm in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and acute severe asthma exacerbations.
Ambroxol Hydrochloride 15 mg + Guaifenesin 50 mg + Levosalbutamol Sulphate 1 mg Syrup
Salbutamol Tablets (2mg, 4mg) and Syrup (2mg/5ml) is an oral selective beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. Relaxes bronchial smooth muscle via adenylyl cyclase activation. Indicated for relief of bronchospasm in asthma and reversible obstructive airway disease when inhalation devices cannot be used (e.g. young children or severely arthritic patients).
Levosalbutamol 1.25mg + Budesonide 1mg Respules
Budesonide Inhalation / Nebuliser Suspension (100mcg, 200mcg MDI; 400mcg Rotacaps; 1mg/2ml Respules) is a potent inhaled glucocorticoid on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. It diffuses into airway epithelial cells, binding to cytoplasmic glucocorticoid receptors to inhibit multiple pro-inflammatory transcription factors (NF-kB, AP-1), dramatically reducing recruitment of eosinophils, T-lymphocytes, and mast cells while downregulating inflammatory cytokines. Undergoes reversible intracellular esterification with fatty acids, creating a prolonged mucosal depot. Indicated for maintenance treatment of bronchial asthma, croup (laryngotracheobronchitis in infants/children), and severe COPD.
Levosalbutamol Syrup 1mg per 5ml
Salbutamol Tablets (2mg, 4mg) and Syrup (2mg/5ml) is an oral selective beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. Relaxes bronchial smooth muscle via adenylyl cyclase activation. Indicated for relief of bronchospasm in asthma and reversible obstructive airway disease when inhalation devices cannot be used (e.g. young children or severely arthritic patients).