Fenoterol
Overview
Fenoterol is a direct acting sympathomimetic with beta adrenoceptor stimulant and is used as bronchodilator. Fenoterol (HBr) used only in the management of acute episode of asthma. Fenoterol (HBr) relaxes the smooth muscle in the lungs and expands the bronchi (air ways) in lungs and makes the breathing easy.
Categories
- 21 Ophthalmological preparations
- 25 Drugs acting on the respiratory tract
- 25.1 Anti-asthmatic drugs
- 25 Drugs acting on the respiratory tract
- 25.1 Anti-asthmatic drugs
Primary Characterstics
Indications
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Pharmacokinetics
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Contraindications
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Side Effects
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Dosage
Fenoterol's dosage details are as follows:
| Dose
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Single Dose
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Frequency
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Route
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Instructions
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Adult Dosage
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| 0.5 to 2.5 mg | 1.5 (1.5) | 6 hourly | Inhalation | Chronic reversible airways obstruction |
| 0.1 to 0.2 mg | 0.15 (0.15) | 24 hourly | Meter dose Aerosol | Acute reversible airway disease. |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
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| 8 ug/kg | 8 (8) | 8 hourly | Inhalation | Recommended for 6-12 Years of Children |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
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| No data regarding the neonatal dosage details of Fenoterol is available. |
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to Neonates.
If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
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Warning / Precautions
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Storage Conditions
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Interference in Pathology
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Brands / Trade Names of
Fenoterol
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