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Butabrom, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet, Syrup. It is typically used for the treatment of Bronchitis. Secondary and off-label uses of Butabrom have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Butabrom depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Butabrom include Drowsiness, Dizziness, Nausea or vomiting. Such side effects of Butabrom normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Butabrom has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Butabrom's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
The section on Butabrom contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Butabrom may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Butabrom is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Butabrom is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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Is the use of Butabrom safe for pregnant women?
Butabrom may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Butabrom again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Butabrom safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Butabrom. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Butabrom on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Butabrom on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Butabrom on the Liver?
Butabrom is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Butabrom on the Heart?
Using Butabrom does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Butabrom should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Butabrom unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Butabrom habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Butabrom has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Butabrom, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Butabrom can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Butabrom is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Butabrom is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Butabrom
Taking Butabrom with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Butabrom
Consumption of alcohol and Butabrom together may have severe effects on your health.
Yes, Butabrom help in providing relief from cough, chest tightness and wheezing in asthma and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) which is caused by narrowing of the airways.
Yes, Butabrom affects the blood pressure and can cause low blood pressure (hypotension) but this occurs only in a few cases who are taking more than recommended doses.
Butabrom is a bronchodilator which causes widening of bronchial smooth muscles present in lungs which get tightened causing a constriction. Due to the constriction, the air cannot pass in and out of your lungs, and the relaxation of these bronchial muscles results in dilation of airways. This drug helps the patients breathe more easily which provides relief to the patient from the symptoms such as a cough, wheezing, and chest tightness.
Butabrom is a brand name of salbutamol. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drugs called selective beta-2-adrenoreceptor agonists (bronchodilators). It is available in forms of tablets, suspensions, and inhalers. It is mainly used to provide relief from bronchospasm in asthma and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). Patients with long-term respiratory infections are also prescribed Butabrom to get instant relief from breathing difficulties.
Yes, Butabrom causes drowsiness or dizziness but it occurs in a few cases only. It is a known side effect of this drug. Do not take up activities such as driving while taking this drug.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Proventil® HFA (albuterol sulfate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 223
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 118-120
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Product Description [Internet]: ALBUTAMOL PLUS. Centaur Pharma
Product Description [Internet]: ALBUTAMOL PLUS TABLET. Centaur Pharma
