Brezu Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Procaterol HCl

Indications/Uses

Relief of dyspnea & other symptoms caused by resp obstructive disturbance in bronchial asthma, chronic bronchitis, & pulmonary emphysema. Acute bronchitis.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult 50 mcg (10 mL) once daily at bedtime or bid. Childn ≥6 yr 25 mcg (5 mL) once daily at bedtime or bid, <6 yr 1.25 mcg/kg (0.25 mL/kg) bid or tid.

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Overdosage

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Special Precautions

Patients w/ hyperthyroidism, HTN, heart disease, DM. Not a substitute for inhaled corticosteroids & other anti-inflammatory agents. Instruct patient/guardian not to abruptly reduce the dosage or stop use & switch to monotherapy unless instructed by physician. May develop acute asthma episodes during long-term management of bronchial asthma, chronic bronchitis & pulmonary emphysema. Continuous administration in excessive amounts may cause cardiac arrhythmia & arrest. W/draw the drug 12 hr prior to allergen tests. Pregnancy. Interrupt treatment during lactation. Low birth wt infants & neonates. Elderly.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Shock or anaphylactoid reaction; significant decrease in serum K levels. Palpitations, tachycardia; tremor, headache; nausea, vomiting; skin rash.

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Drug Interactions

Potential induction of arrhythmias w/ catecholamines (eg, adrenaline & isoprenaline). Decrease in serum K levels & aggravate CV adverse reactions w/ xanthine derivatives (eg, theophylline, aminophylline & diprophylline). May excessively decrease serum K levels w/ corticosteroids (eg, betamethasone, prednisolone & hydrocortisone Na succinate) & diuretics (eg, furosemide).

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Caution For Usage

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Antiasthmatic & COPD Preparations

ATC Classification

R03CC08 - procaterol ; Belongs to the class of adrenergics for systemic use, selective beta-2-adrenoreceptor agonists. Used in the treatment of obstructive airway diseases.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Brezu syr 5 mcg/mL

Packing/Price

60 mL x 1's (P220/bottle)

Brezu

procaterol

Manufacturer:

Thai Otsuka

Distributor:

Natrapharm