Tremor, Headache, Restlessness, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Palpitations.
Salbutamol / albuterol is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and makes breathing easier.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Brosal T 2 mg/100 mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
Avoid Brosal T 2 mg/100 mg Tablet with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.
Uses of Theophylline
Theophylline is used in the treatment of asthma prevention and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder.
Nausea, Vomiting, Headache, Abdominal upset, Restlessness.
Theophylline is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing the muscles of the airways. This opens the airways and makes breathing easier.
- Use salbutamol inhalation exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
- Always keep the inhaler upright during the loading of the dose and administration steps.
- If you can feel a slightly sweet tasting powder in your mouth after inhaling, you have received the dose and the active substance has reached your lungs.
- During use, regularly wipe the mouthpiece with a fibre-free tissue or soft cloth.
- Always replace the inhaler cap after you have used the inhaler.
- Always tell your doctor if you suffer from an over active thyroid gland.
- Take special precaution if you experience chest pains.
- Take special care with salbutamol if you suffer from any disease of the heart.
- It is better to take Theophylline in the evening around 7-8 pm for protection against asthma symptoms throughout the night.
- Theophylline will not work for sudden wheezing or asthma attacks once they start. Always keep a fast-acting (rescue) inhaler with you.
- Not as effective as steroid inhalers for asthma.
- Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor even if you feel better.
- Notify your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with the kidney, liver or heart disease, or have a smoking history. Your dose may need to be adjusted.
- Taking Theophylline can reduce the requirement of steroids by 50%.
Warnings
Alcohol
CAUTION
Brosal T 2 mg/100 mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Brosal T 2 mg/100 mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
SAFE
Brosal T 2 mg/100 mg Tablet is safe to use during lactation. Human studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.
Avoiding breastfeeding for 2-4 hours after Brosal T 2 mg/100 mg Tablet can further decrease the exposure of medicine to the baby.
Driving
Do not drive unless you are feeling well.
Brosal T 2 mg/100 mg Tablet may cause side effects such as dizziness, increased or uneven heart rate, muscle cramps or muscle pain. This may affect your ability to drive
Kidney
There is limited information available on the use of Brosal T 2 mg/100 mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Brosal T 2 mg/100 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Brosal T 2 mg/100 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
