Asmalyn Syrup (Copy)

Description

Indication:

• Asmalyn is used for the treatment of severe acute asthma (status asthmaticus) and other forms of bronchospasm. It’s also a bronchodilator for conditions associated with airways obstruction, such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema.

Dosage:

Children:

• 2-6 years: 2.5 ml syrup, 3-4 times daily
• 6-12 years: 5 ml syrup, 3-4 times daily

Adults:

• 10 ml 3-4 times daily

Side Effects:

• Common side effects include nervousness, tremor, headache, increased heart rate, palpitations, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, sweating, and skeletal muscle tremor.

Precautions:

• Avoid in patients with coronary insufficiency, cardiac arrhythmias, hypertension, convulsive disorders, hyperthyroidism, or those unusually responsive to sympathomimetic amines.
• Monitor plasma potassium concentration in severe asthma.
• Discontinue use if paradoxical bronchospasm occurs.